10 Butternut Squash Dishes to Make Your Fall Better

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August 30, 2018

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We think that you should buy plenty of butternut squash from the market. Why, you might ask? Because there are just so many things you can do with it. Here are some great butternut squash dishes. Some are sweet, other savory. You can make soups, sides, salads, even sweets. Try them as soon as possible!

Roasted Butternut Squash Warm Salad

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Roasted Butternut Squash Warm Salad

Be warned, this is seriously tasty! Mix the tender, sweet, and mouth-watering roasted squash with a refreshing salad mix. The slightly crispy roasted shallots bring their own special flavor. Pair warmth with freshness and you’ll simply love it.

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Roasted Butternut Squash Warm Salad

Be warned, this is seriously tasty! Mix the tender, sweet, and mouth-watering roasted squash with a refreshing salad mix. The slightly crispy roasted shallots bring their own special flavor. Pair warmth with freshness and you’ll simply love it.

Butternut Squash and Parmesan Risotto

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Butternut Squash and Parmesan Risotto

This risotto, when mixed with butternut squash, is truly smooth-textured and delicately sweet. Just add shredded parmesan cheese to pair the sweetness with a salty touch. There is also a spicy hint brought by the cumin powder. Try it!

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Butternut Squash and Parmesan Risotto

This risotto, when mixed with butternut squash, is truly smooth-textured and delicately sweet. Just add shredded parmesan cheese to pair the sweetness with a salty touch. There is also a spicy hint brought by the cumin powder. Try it!

Butternut Squash and Carrot Cream Soup

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Butternut Squash and Carrot Cream Soup

This butternut squash and carrot soup is a smooth operator. We think its appeal comes from simmering the roasted squash and carrot, pureeing them, and mixing them with heavy cream. The result is squash and carrot sweetness with a salty touch.

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Butternut Squash and Carrot Cream Soup

This butternut squash and carrot soup is a smooth operator. We think its appeal comes from simmering the roasted squash and carrot, pureeing them, and mixing them with heavy cream. The result is squash and carrot sweetness with a salty touch.

Bacon and Butternut Squash Penne

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Bacon and Butternut Squash Penne

Fried bacon, pasta, squash, cream cheese, Gruyere cheese… Is your mouth watering yet? This dish has “crispy together with cheesy and creamy” written all over it. It’s plenty succulent too, thanks to the hot, thick sauce made with flour, cream cheese, and chicken stock. And it is truly delicious!

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Bacon and Butternut Squash Penne

Fried bacon, pasta, squash, cream cheese, Gruyere cheese… Is your mouth watering yet? This dish has “crispy together with cheesy and creamy” written all over it. It’s plenty succulent too, thanks to the hot, thick sauce made with flour, cream cheese, and chicken stock. And it is truly delicious!

Butternut Squash and Pecan Tart

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Butternut Squash and Pecan Tart

Pecans and squash can make a dynamite duo. Reunite them in a tart and they become the perfect dish to serve as a holiday dessert or even at parties. Update the mild and already incredible flavor of squash with nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon. This is best served warm so dig in!

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Butternut Squash and Pecan Tart

Pecans and squash can make a dynamite duo. Reunite them in a tart and they become the perfect dish to serve as a holiday dessert or even at parties. Update the mild and already incredible flavor of squash with nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon. This is best served warm so dig in!

Parmesan and Gruyere Butternut Squash Gratin

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Parmesan and Gruyere Butternut Squash Gratin

A classic of French cuisine, this gratin looks so good and its taste matches the looks. The crispy golden crust pairs extremely well with the cheesy, creamy texture. If you find the squash too sweet for this combo, you can replace it with potatoes or pasta.

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Parmesan and Gruyere Butternut Squash Gratin

A classic of French cuisine, this gratin looks so good and its taste matches the looks. The crispy golden crust pairs extremely well with the cheesy, creamy texture. If you find the squash too sweet for this combo, you can replace it with potatoes or pasta.

Butternut Squash Pancakes With Maple Syrup

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Butternut Squash Pancakes With Maple Syrup

What makes the perfect alternative pancake for breakfast? Butternut squash is an excellent answer to this question. Blend the squash with milk, buttermilk, flour, and baking powder for smoothness and fluffiness. Flavor this with cinnamon and nutmeg for a cheeky touch. Enrich the squash’s natural, mild sweetness with some maple syrup topping. Your friends will rave about these.

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Butternut Squash Pancakes With Maple Syrup

What makes the perfect alternative pancake for breakfast? Butternut squash is an excellent answer to this question. Blend the squash with milk, buttermilk, flour, and baking powder for smoothness and fluffiness. Flavor this with cinnamon and nutmeg for a cheeky touch. Enrich the squash’s natural, mild sweetness with some maple syrup topping. Your friends will rave about these.

Baked Butternut Squash With Cranberry and Honey Sauce

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Baked Butternut Squash With Cranberry and Honey Sauce

Baked butternut squash is so delicious! Don’t you think? Of course, we can be playful and experiment with building on its already tasty flavor. So, let’s make a sweet sauce from cranberries and honey. Also, nothing stops us to spice it up by adding red wine vinegar and garnishing it with feta cheese.

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Baked Butternut Squash With Cranberry and Honey Sauce

Baked butternut squash is so delicious! Don’t you think? Of course, we can be playful and experiment with building on its already tasty flavor. So, let’s make a sweet sauce from cranberries and honey. Also, nothing stops us to spice it up by adding red wine vinegar and garnishing it with feta cheese.

Butternut Squash, Spinach, and Quinoa Salad

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Butternut Squash, Spinach, and Quinoa Salad

Quinoa is one of the easiest grains to cook and it's also more nutritious than many other grains out there. So, you should pay more attention to it. Mix it with slightly fried crispy pistachios, sweet and dense-textured dried cranberries, sweet and smooth baked squash, and tangy white wine vinegar.

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Butternut Squash, Spinach, and Quinoa Salad

Quinoa is one of the easiest grains to cook and it's also more nutritious than many other grains out there. So, you should pay more attention to it. Mix it with slightly fried crispy pistachios, sweet and dense-textured dried cranberries, sweet and smooth baked squash, and tangy white wine vinegar.

Butternut Squash Spice Latte

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Butternut Squash Spice Latte

Spice up your morning with this squash-flavored warm beverage. The sweet flavor of butternut squash combines well with the milk’s softness, only to be animated by the cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. A hint of coffee is what it takes to make this delicious drink complete.

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Butternut Squash Spice Latte

Spice up your morning with this squash-flavored warm beverage. The sweet flavor of butternut squash combines well with the milk’s softness, only to be animated by the cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. A hint of coffee is what it takes to make this delicious drink complete.

About The Author

Ruxandra Grecu

I’m a pop culture nerd who thinks too much about fried bacon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and life, the Universe and everything. I love food and sometimes you can see that on my hips, but I don't care that much about that. What I do care more about is trying to eat healthier, even though I admit that I like to indulge in my food fantasies. I’m addicted to puns, so forgive me for that when you read my articles. I now know too much about nutrition to be fun to hang out with. So long and thanks for all the fish-based omega-3 fatty acids.

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