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Top-Rated Butternut Squash Recipes

December 27, 2016
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Delectably silky, with a mildly sweet flavor, butternut squash is a vegetable that works well in both sweet and savory dishes. Purée it into soups, roast and toss into salads or bowls, and stuff with a plethora of other delicious ingredients. It’s a very simple vegetable to store and prepare: It will last for months in a cool, dry place and the skin easily cuts away with a potato peeler. In creamy soups, savory sides, and even a pizza—butternut squash shines in these delicious fall recipes.
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Vegetable Lasagna with Butternut Béchamel

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View Recipe: Vegetable Lasagna with Butternut Béchamel

For a lighter take on this classic, we substitute hearty butternut squash for butter, which becomes velvety and creamy when blended with garlic and milk. Our saucy lasagna packs more than 2 cups of vegetables into each slice, is overflowing with melty cheese, and has half the calories of the original.

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Butternut and Ginger Congee

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View Recipe: Butternut and Ginger Congee

This is comfort food. It's warm and creamy, even though there's no cream in it. Vietnamese like variation in their food—not just one flavor or texture. The crispy ginger slices and fresh herbs add just the right amount of zap to the dish. Shredded butternut squash will melt beautifully into the congee; use a box grater or the shredding disc of a food processor.

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Butternut-Cauliflower Coconut Curry

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View Recipe: Butternut-Cauliflower Coconut Curry

A range of textures—crunchy peas, tender vegetables, and silky coconut broth—makes this cool-weather main incredibly satisfying. The chickpea mixture can also be a delicious gluten-free snack: After baking, toss with a little kosher salt, ground cumin, and ground red pepper. Serve with Cilantro-Chile Couscous.

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Butternut Squash Queso Fundido

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View Recipe: Butternut Squash Queso Fundido

Butternut squash adds distinct flavor (and color) to this satisfyingly cheesy dip. To make it vegetarian, sub vegetable stock for the chicken stock. If you prefer, you can roast a halved, seeded butternut squash at 350° for 45 minutes or until soft. Scoop 10 ounces of flesh, and use in place of the puree.

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Baby Kale, Butternut, and Chicken Salad

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View Recipe: Baby Kale, Butternut, and Chicken Salad

Precut vegetables, rotisserie chicken, and chopped pecans save time when throwing together a quick lunch before school or work. A homemade dressing of molasses, olive oil, cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard keeps added sugar and calories in check. One of the healthiest and nutritious vegetables, butternut squash is full of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. 

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Butternut Squash au Gratin with Wild Mushrooms and Crispy Bacon

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View Recipe: Butternut Squash au Gratin with Wild Mushrooms and Crispy Bacon

This dish was inspired by Alain Ducasse's butternut squash au gratin at Benoit in New York City. The mashed butternut is blended with earthy wild mushrooms and bits of bacon to balance the squash's sweetness. We use more readily available beef stock for our version instead of the veal jus used by Ducasse, but the stock still delivers a savory umami note.

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Butternut Squash Crown Roast

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View Recipe: Butternut Squash Crown Roast

Prepare to watch jaws drop when you bring this dish to the table. Rather than serving a traditional main entrée, serve your guests a crown roast of butternut squash. Whether you save it for a dinner party, the holidays, or another special occasion, this dish is guaranteed to impress.

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Butternut Squash and Swiss Chard Tart with Olive Oil Crust

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View Recipe: Butternut Squash and Swiss Chard Tart with Olive Oil Crust

Elevate greens and squash to holiday status with a whole-grain olive oil crust. To speed up prep time, roast the squash and par-bake the crust simultaneously.

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Fast Chicken Chili with Butternut Squash

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View Recipe: Fast Chicken Chili with Butternut Squash

Chili doesn't get much faster. Just 30 minutes delivers long-simmered satisfaction along with mashed beans, butternut squash lends color and starch to thicken. Rotisserie chicken also helps make this hearty chili superspeedy without sacrificing rich, deep, and complex flavor. 

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Spiralized Beet and Butternut Squash Noodles with Parsley Pesto

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View Recipe: Spiralized Beet and Butternut Squash Noodles with Parsley Pesto

What's better than roasted beets? Spiralized beets, duh! The nifty gadget turns beets and butternut squash into twirly noodles tossed in a delightful herby sauce. 

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Chickpea Chili

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View Recipe: Chickpea Chili

Chickpeas give an unexpected twist to classic chili. On second thought, nearly all of the flavors in this recipe (including butternut squash) give an entirely different flavor to the typical Tex-Mex staple but—we have to say—it will soon become a classic.

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Oven Pork Chop Pan Roast

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View Recipe: Oven Pork Chop Pan Roast

Delicata squash, as the name implies, has skin so tender you don't have to peel it and makes this dish just that much faster to prep. You can substitute butternut or acorn squash—just peel it (or buy butternut prechopped).

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One-Pan Broccoli-Bacon Mac 'N' Cheese

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View Recipe: One-Pan Broccoli-Bacon Mac 'N' Cheese

Butternut squash puree enhances the color here without distracting from the cheesy flavor, and it sneaks in another serving of vegetables. If you can't find frozen butternut puree, swap in an equal amount of mashed sweet potato or canned unsweetened pumpkin.

This recipe is part of our Let's Cook! curriculum: Find more easy, healthy, affordable recipes anyone can make at CookingLight.com/LetsCook.

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Curried Butternut Soup

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View Recipe: Curried Butternut Soup

This butternut soup is the perfect way to brighten up cold dark days, with its vibrant color and even better taste. For multiple-meal-use, just wait to add the toppings until it’s time to reheat.

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Roast Chicken with Potatoes and Butternut Squash

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View Recipe: Roast Chicken Potatoes and Butternut Squash

Roasted chicken sits atop a tender mound of sweet and savory butternut squash to create a melt-in-your-mouth plate of perfection. Looking for an added bonus? This meal is a budget-friendly option that is hearty enough to satisfy every appetite in your household.

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Butternut Stratas with Gruyère

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View Recipe: Butternut Stratas with Gruyère

If you don't have individual ramekins, you can bake the strata in an 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray for 25 minutes.

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Farro Stuffing with Butternut Squash, Red Onion, and Almonds

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View Recipe: Farro Stuffing with Butternut Squash, Red Onion, and Almonds

In this nontraditional stuffing, earthy flavors and starchy comfort come from whole-grain farro, not bread. You can assemble up to 2 days ahead. Take out of the fridge, let stand at room temperature 45 minutes, then bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

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Roasted Butternut Squash With Pomegranate and Tahini

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View Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash with Pomegranate and Tahini

Pomegranate seeds and tahini paste deliver delightful Mediterranean flavors in this quick winter side. Bonus! Each serving, about a half cup only contains 152 calories. Purely made with light, wholesome ingredients, this veggie side is a fresh addition to any dinner party or celebration. Roasted butternut squash is toasty and filling, and paired with bright ingredients like citrus and pomegranate seeds, this cozy side has all the flavors packed into one simplistic dish.

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Spiced Meatball, Butternut, and Tomato Stew

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View Recipe: Spiced Meatball, Butternut, and Tomato Stew

Add this comforting, 35-minute stew to your winter recipe rotation. These tender meatballs have a mild, warm spice. Chopped cilantro at the end adds a nice burst of freshness. You can substitute ground chicken, if desired.

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Roasted Butternut Squash with Coconut and Chile

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View Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash with Coconut and Chile

Coconut flakes combine deliciously with sweet butternut squash, while also complementing a splash of tart lime and a dash of fiery red chile.

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Shiitake-Stuffed Butternut with Quinoa Streusel

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View Recipe: Shiitake-Stuffed Butternut with Quinoa Streusel

Naturally-sweet butternut squash takes on an umami-packed filling of shiitake mushrooms, fresh ginger, garlic, and spinach. Toasted quinoa flakes and panko top the stuffed squash for added texture. On the side, we top broccolini with lime rind to balance the plate.

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Cheesy Sorghum and Shaved Squash Pilaf

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View Recipe: Cheesy Sorghum and Shaved Squash Pilaf

Long, slender ribbons of butternut squash make for a beautiful and unusual presentation; just be gentle when stirring so you don't break all those gorgeous pieces. Try to grab a squash with a long neck—that straight surface works best for ribboning. If you can't find sorghum, you can use farro.

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Roasted Butternut Squash with Parmesan-Garlic Breadcrumbs

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View Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash with Parmesan-Garlic Breadcrumbs

For a delicious fall side dish, combine roasted butternut squash with Parmesan-garlic bread crumbs. 

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Farfalle with Butternut Squash

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View Recipe: Farfalle with Butternut Squash

A tasty bow tie recipe makes for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Packed with protein and fiber in the form of walnuts and butternut squash, this heart-healthy pasta dish can be on your table in 20 minutes!

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Spiralized Butternut Squash Toast with Goat Cheese and Pomegranate Seeds

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View Recipe: Spiralized Butternut Squash Toast with Goat Cheese and Pomegranate Seeds

Toasted bread is a great vehicle to get veggies and protein-packed ingredients, from avocado to almond butter, into your diet. Spiralizing butternut squash makes it easy to top toast, and paired with creamy goat cheese and fresh pomegranate seeds, it makes for a supreme salty-sweet combination. Feel free to substitute whole grain bread or sprouted breads for another option.

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Grilled Trout with Roasted Butternut Squash, Pecans, and Celery Leaf Pesto

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View Recipe: Grilled Trout with Roasted Butternut Squash, Pecans, and Celery Leaf Pesto

Say hello to your new favorite seafood dinner! This sweet and nutty autumnal recipe will make everyone at the table swoon. 

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Lamb and Butternut Squash Stew

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View Recipe: Lamb and Butternut Squash Stew

This delicious winter stew only takes 35 minutes to come together. Refrigerate the sautéed lamb mixture up to 3 days ahead, and then bake at 450° for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. To maximize flavor, serve with Roasted Cauliflower with Pine Nuts.

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Couscous with Winter Vegetables

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View Recipe: Couscous with Winter Vegetables

In summer, substitute green beans, corn, and zucchini for the butternut squash and chickpeas. Leftovers are delicious for breakfast with a fried egg on top.

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Creamy, Light Macaroni and Cheese

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View Recipe: Creamy, Light Macaroni and Cheese

Instead of the traditional buttery, heavy sauce present in most mac and cheese recipes, we turned to an unlikely hero for a boost: butternut squash. Combined with nonfat milk and Greek yogurt, the squash adds a rich, nutty flavor, sneaks in some vegetable, and brilliantly mimics the color and creaminess of cheddar sauce. Over fifty 5-star reviews agree: butternut squash is a delicious addition.

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Chicken and Butternut Gnocchi

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View Recipe: Chicken and Butternut Gnocchi

Gnocchi are the base for a simple toss with sweet butternut squash, rich chicken thighs, spinach, and sage. Prepared gnocchi is a fast cook’s dream. They don’t need to be boiled separately, take on a beautiful sear, and will hold up after a thorough sauté and simmer with other ingredients. A dollop of prepared pesto binds and brightens the dish. Look for prepeeled and cubed butternut squash to save even more time. Instead of spinach, you could also try tender baby kale. For a bit of heat, add 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper to the pan before you simmer the squash.

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Butternut Squash Pizza with White Sauce, Spinach, and Goat Cheese

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View Recipe: Butternut Squash with White Sauce, Spinach, and Goat Cheese

Try swapping out the goat cheese for feta or Gorgonzola to switch up the flavor profile.

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Butternut Squash Lasagna

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View Recipe: Butternut Squash Lasagna

The unique combination of flavors in this vegetarian recipe will leave your family asking for seconds. Make the sauce the night before to save on prep time. CandaceB writes, “Making the sauce really exemplified the play of sweet and spice. This will be a regular in our household!”

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Bacon and Butternut Pasta

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View Recipe: Bacon and Butternut Pasta

Broth, thickened with flour and enriched with crème fraîche, forms the savory sauce in this dish. We like the addition of earthy, hearty kale which helps balance the sweetness from the squash.

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Moroccan Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup

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View Recipe: Moroccan Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup

Moroccans take great comfort in their wonderful tagines—lamb or poultry slowly stewed with fragrant spices. This dish is basically a tagine thinned to soup consistency, with couscous to starch it up. Sugary butternut squash and meaty chicken thighs remind us how well sweet and savory flavors play together in Moroccan cuisine.

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Chicken, Apple, and Butternut Stew

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View Recipe: Chicken, Apple, and Butternut Stew

Cider, chopped apple, butternut squash, and parsnips lend appealingly forward sweetness to this fall harvest stew. Unfiltered apple cider has pectins that help thicken the stew. If you use filtered, clear cider, add another tablespoon of flour.

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Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with Sugared Walnuts

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View Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with Sugared Walnuts

Brown sugar ups the autumnal flavor in this dish. Brightly colored roasted butternut squash stand out against the risotto like a sinfully delicious invitation to enjoy. Just a bit of slightly salty pancetta lends just the note to finish off the flavor medly.  

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Beef Tagine with Butternut Squash

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View Recipe: Beef Tagine with Butternut Squash

Take your basic beef stew to the next level by making this simple, fragrant beef tagine featuring butternut squash.

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Butternut Squash and Smoky Black Bean Salad

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View Recipe: Butternut Squash and Smoky Black Bean Salad

Sweet butternut squash receives a smoky, spicy kick in this recipe. You'll find chipotle chiles canned in adobo sauce on the Latin food aisle. Use just the sauce here; reserve chiles for another use.

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Indian-Spiced Roasted Squash Soup

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View Recipe: Indian-Spiced Roasted Squash Soup

This flavorful soup is a vibrant hue with flavor to match. Top with a dollop of the yogurt-honey mixture for a showstopping bowlful.

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Butternut Squash Soup with Spiced Seeds

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View Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup with Spiced Seeds

This smooth and brightly hued soup is a gorgeous start to any meal. The spiced pumpkinseed kernels (also called pepitas) are a crunchy and flavorful topping.

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"Farrotto" with Butternut, Gruyère, and Hazelnuts

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View Recipe: "Farrotto" with Butternut, Gruyère, and Hazelnuts

Cubes of butternut squash hold their shape and bite, and stand out wonderfully against the farro background. Grated Gruyère cheese and chopped hazelnuts add the perfect touch of fat and salt at the end of this vegetarian main dish.

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Curried Butternut Squash and Potato Latkes with Apple Salsa

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View Recipe: Curried Butternut Squash and Potato Latkes with Apple Salsa

Serrano chiles are more fiery than jalapeños. If you want to tame the heat, substitute a jalapeño or an even milder chile instead. If you want more spice, don't remove the seeds.

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Butternut-Bacon Stuffing

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View Recipe: Butternut-Bacon Stuffing

Guests at holiday gatherings will adore this autumn-inspired recipe, stuffed with diced butternut squash and flecks of crispy bacon.

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Butternut Squash, Caramelized Onion, and Spinach Lasagna

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View Recipe: Butternut Squash, Caramelized Onion, and Spinach Lasagna

For a complete meal, serve with a fresh salad of grapefruit and fennel, and sip our Pomegranate Fizz.

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Honey-Roasted Butternut Squash

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View Recipe: Honey-Roasted Butternut Squash

This side is simple and fabulous. The cooking is mostly hands-off, and the prep is easy. Serve the tender butternut squash in large pieces to catch every last bit of the honey-butter drizzle.

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Steamed Butternut Squash Pudding

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View Recipe: Steamed Butternut Squash Pudding

This recipe was inspired by Blackberry Farm in Tennessee where chefs top it with sabayon featuring vanilla-infused whiskey. At the Farm, the chefs flavor a 1.5-liter bottle of Jack Daniel's whiskey for three weeks. Our adaptation cuts the infusion time back to four days; you can let the mixture stand for even less time, though the vanilla flavor will be milder.

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Butternut Squash Gratin with Blue Cheese and Sage

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View Recipe: Butternut Squash Gratin with Blue Cheese and Sage

This rich and hearty casserole is the ideal accompaniment to simple roast chicken or beef tenderloin. The browned breadcrumbs and bits of blue cheese are as appealing to the eyes as they are to the appetite.

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Winter Squash Soufflé and Greens

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View Recipe: Winter Squash Soufflé and Greens

Serve this 138-calorie dish as part of a vegetarian meal, or pair with a serving of protein as nasuselbbid suggests, “This is such an easy and delicious soufflé to make. I have served this with both roast chicken and pork loin with great success. Makes a colorful and beautiful plate, too!“

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Harvest Pie

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This twist on pumpkin pie has all the season’s classic spices and is the perfect end to any autumn dish. Eat it straight from the oven or make ahead to bring to a holiday get-together. cdlaub writes, “I made this for Thanksgiving and it was requested again for Christmas."

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Risotto with Butternut Squash, Pancetta, and Jack Cheese

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This easy-to-make risotto is buttery, sweet, and creamy. While the pancetta makes it a savory meat-lovers' meal, momsdecoop also suggests making it vegetarian friendly, “This is a recipe I crave all the time and I don't have to feel guilty about it! I eliminated the pancetta and used veggie stock to serve this dish to vegetarians. They loved it.”

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Roasted Butternut Squash and Shallot Soup

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This three-step recipe (roast, blend, simmer) is an easy and flavorful way to warm up with a creamy vegetable-based soup on a chilly fall afternoon. And according to cathyr, the soup is not only tasty, but also makes for a bright presentation. “This soup was SPECTACULAR!,” she says. “Gorgeous color, luscious flavor, velvety texture! My mom and my neighbor both raved!”

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Pesto Pizza with Butternut Squash

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Topped with a medley of squash, pesto, and cheese, this pie delivers distinctive flavor without much effort. “I especially liked the contrasting sweetness, saltiness, and zippiness,” says jngermann. “I found it easy to make this in the afternoon, then reheat at a low temp for an evening supper club.”

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Roasted Butternut Squash and Bacon Pasta

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Smoky bacon compliments the richness of butternut squash in this casserole to create a dish that can be enjoyed right away or prepared ahead for a party or weeknight meals. Susan says, “This was an instant favorite of family and friends. It is so savory, delicious, and satisfying!!! If I could give this recipe 10 stars, I would.”

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Farro Minestrone with Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, and Chestnuts

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View Recipe: Farro Minestrone with Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, and Chestnuts

Spelt (called farro in Italy) is an ancient, unhybridized form of wheat that adds fiber to this soup.

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    1 of 54 Vegetable Lasagna with Butternut Béchamel
    2 of 54 Butternut and Ginger Congee
    3 of 54 Butternut-Cauliflower Coconut Curry
    4 of 54 Butternut Squash Queso Fundido
    5 of 54 Baby Kale, Butternut, and Chicken Salad
    6 of 54 Butternut Squash au Gratin with Wild Mushrooms and Crispy Bacon
    7 of 54 Butternut Squash Crown Roast
    8 of 54 Butternut Squash and Swiss Chard Tart with Olive Oil Crust
    9 of 54 Fast Chicken Chili with Butternut Squash
    10 of 54 Spiralized Beet and Butternut Squash Noodles with Parsley Pesto
    11 of 54 Chickpea Chili
    12 of 54 Oven Pork Chop Pan Roast
    13 of 54 One-Pan Broccoli-Bacon Mac 'N' Cheese
    14 of 54 Curried Butternut Soup
    15 of 54 Roast Chicken with Potatoes and Butternut Squash
    16 of 54 Butternut Stratas with Gruyère
    17 of 54 Farro Stuffing with Butternut Squash, Red Onion, and Almonds
    18 of 54 Roasted Butternut Squash With Pomegranate and Tahini
    19 of 54 Spiced Meatball, Butternut, and Tomato Stew
    20 of 54 Roasted Butternut Squash with Coconut and Chile
    21 of 54 Shiitake-Stuffed Butternut with Quinoa Streusel
    22 of 54 Cheesy Sorghum and Shaved Squash Pilaf
    23 of 54 Roasted Butternut Squash with Parmesan-Garlic Breadcrumbs
    24 of 54 Farfalle with Butternut Squash
    25 of 54 Spiralized Butternut Squash Toast with Goat Cheese and Pomegranate Seeds
    26 of 54 Grilled Trout with Roasted Butternut Squash, Pecans, and Celery Leaf Pesto
    27 of 54 Lamb and Butternut Squash Stew
    28 of 54 Couscous with Winter Vegetables
    29 of 54 Creamy, Light Macaroni and Cheese
    30 of 54 Chicken and Butternut Gnocchi
    31 of 54 Butternut Squash Pizza with White Sauce, Spinach, and Goat Cheese
    32 of 54 Butternut Squash Lasagna
    33 of 54 Bacon and Butternut Pasta
    34 of 54 Moroccan Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup
    35 of 54 Chicken, Apple, and Butternut Stew
    36 of 54 Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with Sugared Walnuts
    37 of 54 Beef Tagine with Butternut Squash
    38 of 54 Butternut Squash and Smoky Black Bean Salad
    39 of 54 Indian-Spiced Roasted Squash Soup
    40 of 54 Butternut Squash Soup with Spiced Seeds
    41 of 54 "Farrotto" with Butternut, Gruyère, and Hazelnuts
    42 of 54 Curried Butternut Squash and Potato Latkes with Apple Salsa
    43 of 54 Butternut-Bacon Stuffing
    44 of 54 Butternut Squash, Caramelized Onion, and Spinach Lasagna
    45 of 54 Honey-Roasted Butternut Squash
    46 of 54 Steamed Butternut Squash Pudding
    47 of 54 Butternut Squash Gratin with Blue Cheese and Sage
    48 of 54 Winter Squash Soufflé and Greens
    49 of 54 Harvest Pie
    50 of 54 Risotto with Butternut Squash, Pancetta, and Jack Cheese
    51 of 54 Roasted Butternut Squash and Shallot Soup
    52 of 54 Pesto Pizza with Butternut Squash
    53 of 54 Roasted Butternut Squash and Bacon Pasta
    54 of 54 Farro Minestrone with Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, and Chestnuts

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