Best 9 Savory Butternut Squash Recipes

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Butternut squash is a versatile vegetable with a sweet, nutty flavor that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. It can be roasted, baked, or mashed, and it can be used in soups, stews, and casseroles. It is packed with essential vitamins and minerals. It is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as potassium and magnesium.

This article features three savory butternut squash recipes that are perfect for a fall or winter meal. The first recipe is for a roasted butternut squash soup, which is a creamy and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold day. The second recipe is for a butternut squash and black bean enchilada casserole, which is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The third recipe is for a butternut squash and sausage skillet, which is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight. All of these recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a soup, casserole, or skillet dish, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will enjoy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAVORY BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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"The recipe for this tender and flavorful squash came from Russia," writes Natasha Kearns of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. "My mom used to make this colorful side dish often in summer. It's especially hearty when served over rice."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes
1 cup shredded carrots
1 teaspoon each minced fresh oregano, basil and parsley or 1/4 teaspoon each dried oregano, basil and parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. In a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, combine the squash, tomatoes, carrots and seasonings. Stir in the onion mixture., Cover and bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until squash is tender. Serve over rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAVORY ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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This is a very simple side dish of butternut squash flavored with thyme that can go with anything! You can also think of it as a great substitute for a starch. It only takes a little bit of flavorful cheese to bring out the flavor of the squash!

Provided by kris

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
⅛ teaspoon ground thyme
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste
½ cup shredded Romano cheese (such as Locatelli®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix butternut squash, olive oil, thyme, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl until evenly coated. Spread mixture in a large baking dish in an even layer; cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes; remove foil and stir in half the Romano cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Return to oven, uncovered, and continue to bake until tender and golden brown, about 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 127.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

SAVORY BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PARMESAN BREAD PUDDING



Savory Butternut Squash and Parmesan Bread Pudding image

This hearty casserole from Cooking Light magazine is a light yet comforting autumn bread pudding.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
Cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups 1 percent low-fat milk
1 cup (4 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese or other hard cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 large eggs
2 large egg whites
8 ounces day-old French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 9 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange squash in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven; reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  • Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
  • Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, milk, 1/2 cup cheese, pepper, nutmeg, eggs and egg whites in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir in squash and onion mixture. Add bread, and stir gently to combine. Let stand 10 minutes. Spoon into a 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until pudding is set and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 335, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 639 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SAVORY ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH & RED PEPPER SOUP



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Having a warm soup in the fall is a delicious lunch or dinner. This roasted butternut squash soup recipe is hearty and savory. All the spices blend well together and give the recipe a kick of flavor. Roasted red peppers add a hint of sweetness to the soup. It is a labor of love, but so worth it.

Provided by Ashley Burnam

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 lb diced butternut squash (about 1 inch)
1 stick unsalted butter
1 white onion, coarsley chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 can(s) fire roasted tomatoes (drained)
1 can(s) great northern or cannellini beans- drained
1/2 c sour cream
1-2 dash(es) of each: allspice, Worcestershire sauce, Sriracha
24-32 oz chicken or vegetable stock
COATING FOR SQUASH
1/2 Tbsp fresh black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, sage, italian seasoning, chili powder
1 tsp paprika, cumin, marjoram
ROASTED RED PEPPER PUREE
4 red bell peppers
1 bunch fresh basil leaves (about a handful)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400. Cover a large baking sheet (I used a half sheet pan) in foil. Drizzle a layer of olive oil- probably a few tbsp. Dump squash on the pan.
  • 2. Mix seasonings listed for the squash in a bowl and then sprinkle about half over the top. Toss with your fingers to bring up some of the oil and then add half the remainder of the seasoning and toss again. What's left will be used in a few steps. Bake on 400 for 20 minutes.
  • 3. After 20 minutes have gone by, toss the squash and return to the oven for another 15-ish minute. You want some browning on the edges but no burning. When it's done, it can hang out on the counter for a bit until you need it.
  • 4. While the squash is in the oven, add the butter and garlic to a large stockpot on medium heat. Let that simmer, stirring occasionally, until the garlic begins to turn golden. Then add the onion and remainder of the squash seasonings plus the allspice.
  • 5. Simmer the onion for a couple of minutes on medium heat. Then add the squash, Worcestershire, beans, and tomatoes. Cook on medium for a few minutes while stirring.
  • 6. Add 3 cups of vegetable or chicken stock (or enough to be even with the top of the vegetables). Let it come to a boil, add a squirt or two of sriracha. Then reduce heat to simmer and cover for 30 minutes. You can stir it after about 15 and lower the heat if it starts boiling vigorously.
  • 7. At some point when you have a minute, put the bell peppers on a pan in the oven. Roast them on 400 for about 40 minutes, rotating after 20. When they're beginning to burn on the outside (on all sides) they're done. Let them rest on a plate until they're cool enough to handle barehanded. The skin should come off very easily, remove the seeds and throw the meat into a blender or food processor with the basil and some pepper. Puree until smooth and that's done for now.
  • 8. The soup can simhmer/boil until the squash starts to get very mushy. Once it is, turn off the heat and puree to your preferred consistency with an immersion blender or regular blender.
  • 9. Add the sour cream and stir. Add any seasonings if it needs them as well.
  • 10. Now you can serve it! For dinner, I put the soup in a bowl and put some of the red pepper puree in the middle (mostly because it looked pretty) but you can also mix all of the puree right into the soup. It's really good with some crusty bread.

SWEET AND SAVORY HASSELBACK BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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The glaze creates a smoky caramelized topping, and the cranberries and pistachios add tartness and crunch. My 10-year-old walked in as I pulled this from the oven for the first time and announced, 'that's beautiful!' It's just as amazing in flavor, and it makes a gorgeous, elegant side.

Provided by Angela Sackett Superhotmama

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon oil, or as needed
1 large butternut squash - peeled, halved lengthwise, and seeded
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons water
¼ cup butter
¼ cup honey
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves
1 teaspoon dried orange peel
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
2 sprigs fresh oregano, or as needed
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup chopped pistachio nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Rub oil over squash and season with salt. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and add water.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until softened, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine butter, honey, cinnamon, garlic, oregano leaves, orange peel, and paprika in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat sauce until combined, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove squash from oven and reduce heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Allow squash to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Slice squash partway through vertically, leaving the bottom portion attached. Drizzle with 1/2 the sauce. Return to the hot oven and bake 10 minutes more.
  • Remove from the oven and press gently on the squash to separate slices. Drizzle 1/2 of the remaining sauce on top and return to the hot oven. Bake 10 more minutes.
  • Remove from oven and tuck oregano sprigs between slices or lay on top. Sprinkle with cranberries and pistachios and drizzle with remaining glaze.
  • Bake in the hot oven 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.1 calories, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 421.8 mg, Sugar 30.5 g

SAVORY BUTTERNUT SQUASH CROSTATA



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 1 1/4-pound butternut squash, sliced 1/3-inch thick
1 red onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt
One 9-inch refrigerated pie crust, chilled
Half 5.2-ounce container herbed cheese, such as Boursin
1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
1/2 cup baby arugula
1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Scatter the squash and onions on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with the olive oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toss well to coat evenly.
  • Roast until the squash is tender all the way through and the onions are soft and turning golden brown, 28 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Unroll the pie crust onto a nonstick baking sheet. Crumble half of the cheese over the crust, leaving a 2-inch border. Top with the roasted onions and then shingle with the squash in circles. Fold the crust borders up and over the filling, crimping every 2 inches or so. Sprinkle the exposed squash with the pistachios and the remaining cheese.
  • Bake until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with the arugula and pomegranate seeds.
  • Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

SAVORY BUTTERNUT SQUASH PANCAKES



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This is a breakfast alternative and can be served with omelets and/or breakfast meat. They are not meant to be sweet, although the squash has it's own sweetness. The dried shallots add a subtle background flavor and are not at all obvious. No one will have a clue that they are eating squash, so it's a good way to get nutrients into those picky eaters. If desired, you could serve them with maple syrup.

Provided by Josie Adams

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon dried minced shallots
1 tablespoon hot water
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Saigon cinnamon
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 eggs
2 cups mashed, cooked butternut squash
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup dried currants
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
½ cup fat free sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon maple syrup

Steps:

  • Hydrate shallots with hot water in a small bowl, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Whisk eggs, squash, shallots, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture until just mixed. Fold currants into batter.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop about 1/4 cup batter and drop into hot oil. Cook pancakes until crisp and lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Mix sour cream, vanilla extract, and maple syrup together in a bowl. Serve atop the squash pancakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 1037.5 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

SAVORY ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH BISQUE SOUP



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This is a vitamin rich, naturally low calorie, high fiber, creamy indulgent bisque, that is guaranteed to warm you on these cold lingering days of Winter and Spring and just anytime you need some good comfort food. This recipe is easy to make, because you don't have to peel and dice the squash and sweet potatoes before roasting. You simply scrape the tender meat out of the skins. Panera Breads is where I had my first Butternut Squash Soup and I fell in love. I believe they use pumpkin in their recipe. I saw a recipe on the internet using sweet potatoes and I tweaked it to come up with this recipe.

Provided by Sharon B.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 1/2 cup servings, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 whole butternut squash
2 whole medium sweet potatoes
1 whole medium white onion
2 cups onion soup, liquid from mix
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
4 tablespoons roasted cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons applesauce
3 garlic cloves
1/4 cup sunflower oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut the unpeeled squash and sweet potatoes length ways and remove seeds and membrane from the squash.
  • Peel and quarter the onion.
  • Peel the garlic cloves.
  • Rub the squash, sweet potatoes, onion and cloves with sunflower oil.
  • Place them on a foil lined roasting pan, suitable to catch drips.
  • Roast vegetables for 1 hour or until fork tender.
  • Check oven at 15 minute intervals to take out onions and garlic before they burn.
  • Add water to onion soup mix according to directions.
  • Remove vegetables and cool to touch.
  • Spoon the soft meat out of the skins of the sweet potatoes and squash and put in mixing bowl.
  • Mix the large vegetables with an Immersion blender and with the sweetened condensed milk. If the bisque is sweet enough with the milk, you can eliminate the applesauce in the next step.
  • Add the onion, smashed garlic cloves, pepper and apple sauce and 2 T. cinnamon to the mix and continue to blend.
  • Add 1/2 cup or more of the onion soup mix in increments to thin the bisque, until the desired consistency and taste is reached. If the needed amount of soup is too strong, substitute water as the remaining liquid needed for desired consistency. Blend until creamy.
  • Garnish, upon the request of each guest, with the remaining roasted cinnamon powder.

SAVORY BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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Only a few ingredients and a bunch of flavor! This Recipe has an Indian-inspired spice mixture and I got it out of a Cooking Light magazine.

Provided by SarahBelle9475

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 5 cups, 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups butternut squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup golden raisin
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon Madras curry powder
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500°F Peel and cube butternut squash. Toss squash in oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place squash in a single layer jelly-roll pan.
  • Bake at 500F for 10 minutes or until tender.
  • Remove from oven; toss squash with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.6, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 10.1, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 14.3, Protein 2.5

Tips:

  • Choose the right butternut squash. Look for a squash that is firm and heavy for its size, with a deep orange color and smooth, blemish-free skin.
  • Roast the squash before using it. Roasting brings out the squash's natural sweetness and makes it easier to mash or puree.
  • Season the squash well. Butternut squash has a mild flavor, so it's important to season it well with salt, pepper, and other spices.
  • Don't overcook the squash. Butternut squash is best when it is cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
  • Use the squash in a variety of dishes. Butternut squash can be used in soups, stews, casseroles, salads, and even desserts.

Conclusion:

Butternut squash is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be used in a wide variety of dishes. With its sweet flavor and creamy texture, butternut squash is a great addition to any meal. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful ingredient, reach for a butternut squash. You won't be disappointed!

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