Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe (2024)

Our Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe is as delicious as it is simple to prepare! My friend Joyce is not only a fantastic chef, but she is also an avid organic gardener. From April to November, whenever I visit her on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, I leave with several shopping bags of whatever is in season from her garden. When the cool autumn breeze begins to waft through the air, it can only mean one thing- the roasting season has arrived. There's nothing quite like coming home after a long day and being greeted with delicious aromas from the kitchen. On days like these, my favorite treat is roasted butternut squash. Not only is this vegetable incredibly easy to prepare, but also packed full of nutrients and flavor! I'm so excited to share my tried-and-true recipe for preparing this classic seasonal dish; bursting with a nutty sweetness and cinnamon notes, your mouth will be watering in anticipation of every bite!

Today I left with several butternut squashes and a lesson on preparing them for roasting. If you read about the origins of butternut squash, it's fascinating. A regular man who wanted to spend more time outdoors bought land and didn't like watching it "sit idle," so he started growing crops. Corn didn't do well, so he eventually started experimenting with other crops and found success crossing gooseneck squash with other varieties.

The taste and texture of butternut squash are similar to pumpkin and sweet potato. I believe that is why honey works very well with this particular vegetable (which is a fruit!).

Squash and pumpkins are one of the most iconic aspects of the fall. Pumpkin goes into everything: lattes, muffins, pies, cookies, soups, and even pasta. Pumpkin dishes lean on the sweeter side, and squash tends to go more savory.

You can use these fall fruits any way you'd like, though! Buy squash from a local market if you don't have a garden (or a friend who sends you home with bags from her harvest). Please make sure the fruits are dense and heavy for their size and don't have any soft spots or discolorations.

How to Make Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe

It’s easy to make this THoney-Glazed Butternut Squash recipe. Let’s first take a look at the chili ingredients:

Butternut Squash
Olive oil
Butter
Honey
Sea salt
Ginger
Cinnamon

Clean, peel, and de-seed the squash and cut it into 1/2 inch cubes. Throw the squash into a pot of boiling water to blanch the squash for about 6 minutes; remove and drain. Dry and toss with olive oil. These ingredients come together beautifully.

Making Honey-Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash

Step One: Blanch

Clean, peel, and de-seed the squash and cut it into 1/2-inch cubes. Throw the squash into a pot of boiling water to blanch the squash for about 6 minutes; remove and drain. Dry and toss with olive oil.

Step Two: Oven Roast

Place oiled squash on a cookie sheet. Bake at 375 until tender and starting to brown. Toss every 8-10 minutes until the edges are golden brown. (about 20-30 minutes)

Step Three: Topping

Mix butter, honey, salt, ginger, and cinnamon. Remove squash from the oven, and toss with the honey mixture while warm. Top with fresh chopped cilantro and serve.

The Best Butternut Squash Recipe

We encourage you to play with our recipes and make them your own. Find inspiration in the season and work some kitchen magic with this squash! Here are some of our suggestions:

Slice garlic gloves in with the squash before roasting.
Mix in quartered onions, chunks of sweet potato, or other root vegetables
Toss with caramelized onions and chopped fresh cilantro after roasting

I'm so excited to share this tried-and-true recipe for roasted butternut squash. This time of year always brings me back to memories of visiting my friend Joyce on the Eastern Shore. She is an avid organic gardener, and I would always leave her house with several shopping bags of whatever was in season. I know it's time to break out this recipe when autumn rolls around. Not only is roasted butternut squash easy to prepare, but it's also packed full of nutrients and flavor. So if you're looking for a delicious and simple vegetable dish to add to your repertoire, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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FAQs

Does butternut squash need to be peeled before roasting? ›

Learn how to roast butternut squash the EASY WAY without any prep work. No pre-peeling, chopping or deseeding (yes really!). Just whole-roast it in the oven until soft and tender.

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How do you know when butternut squash is done roasting? ›

Butternut squash, cut into 1-inch cubes, should be perfectly roasted after about 25 to 35 minutes in an oven heated to 400 degrees F. When it's done, the squash should be lightly browned and easily pierced with a fork.

How does Gordon Ramsay cook butternut squash? ›

In a large bowl mix the cubed squash, garlic cloves and ginger with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the spice mix. Season with salt and pepper and scatter in a single layer in a roasting tray. Place in the preheated oven and cook for 30 minutes until tender all the way through.

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Why is my roasted butternut squash mushy? ›

Squashes behave very differently when cooked in the oven or on the stovetop. Generally, a squash that is roasted in the oven is going to have a much softer texture, one that can get mushy if mixed with other ingredients, but making it ideal for a purée, soup, or being mashed.

Is there a difference between roasting and baking squash? ›

Most recipes say to either bake or roast butternut squash—but what's the difference? While both cooking methods will turn the tough, raw gourd into a soft, sweet ingredient, roasting butternut squash is the more common process for achieving browned, crispy edges and a creamy interior.

What season is best for butternut squash? ›

When is butternut squash in season? Butternut squash are harvested in late summer and autumn, but because they keep so well, they can be found all year round.

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What does butternut squash do for the gut? ›

Butternut squash contains considerable amounts of fiber, which can help you keep a healthy weight and regulate bowel movements. It's known to help prevent colorectal cancer while the beta-carotene in butternut squash can also improve eye health.

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Can you eat too much butternut squash? ›

Butternut squash is exceptionally high in vitamin A, therefore if you consume too much butternut in a day for a few weeks then this could result in a vitamin A toxicity (or hypervitaminosis A). As with anything consumed in excess, too much butternut squash could result in an increase in weight as well.

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How to hack butternut squash? ›

Microwave Hack for Easier Butternut Squash Peeling

Simply slice off the top and bottom, poke the squash all over with a fork and microwave it on high for about 3 minutes. When it's cool enough to handle, peel the squash. The softened flesh will make peeling (and slicing) way easier.

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How does Rachael Ray cook butternut squash? ›

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Halve the squash lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and drizzle with EVOO. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and fresh nutmeg and roast until just tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

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How to cook butternut squash Martha Stewart? ›

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place squash cut-side down on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Roast until almost completely tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Turn cut-side up and roast until very tender and beginning to dry out a bit on top (but not brown).