Fall's MVP: Butternut Squash


Hi Reader,

I adore every variety of winter squash imaginable, but the one that I use the most often for its sweet, nutty flavor and versatility is butternut squash.

I love it so much that I have created tutorials on how to peel and cut it and how to roast it whole so that it's not so intimidating to work with. And of course there is a handy produce guide on butternut squash that you can find below.

I love roasting it and using it in salads, puréeing it into soup, using it in risotto or simply mashing it and serving it as a side dish.

Butternut squash is truly fall's MVP!

If you love utilizing butternut squash in your recipes as much as I do, or you want to use it more often, check out my produce guide complete with a delicious collection of butternut squash recipes. 🧡

​Butternut Squash Seasonal Produce Guide​

This collection of 30+ Butternut Squash recipes includes a wide variety of ways to use butternut in both sweet and savory dishes.

You’ll also find out how to choose and store butternut squash, how to cut it quickly and easily, and how to roast it whole!


5 Butternut Squash Recipe Ideas

​Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese​

This mac and cheese is extra sneaky with butternut squash hidden in the creamy cheese sauce. It's golden brown, bubbly and a delicious fall twist on the classic!

​Creamy Butternut Squash Soup​

It doesn't get much cozier than a bowl of this soup! It's velvety smooth, creamy and perfect for chilly fall nights.

​Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad​

This is one of my most festive (and flavorful) salads you'll make this fall. It's a great vegetarian option for holiday gatherings and I love it for meal prep lunch!

​Mashed Butternut Squash​

On whim I tried making mashed butternut squash one night out of curiosity and it was an instant hit. Now it's one of my favorite fall side dishes and it's lower carb than mashed potatoes!

​Butternut Squash Casserole​

Move over sweet potato casserole! This casserole is a delicious twist with a light, fluffy butternut squash filling and crunchy pecan streusel!


Want to know what other meals I’m enjoying this week? Follow along on Instagram for even more recipe inspiration.

Happy cooking!

Marcie


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Hi, I'm Marcie! I'm a culinary school graduate sharing easy, healthy recipes rich in seasonal produce and whole foods. My recipes will show you how easy it is to cook delicious recipes from scratch!

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