Fall and winter are the best seasons for butternut squash recipes.

Plus, its sweeter and much more flavorful in the fall and early winter, when its in season.

Honestly, youd have to try pretty hard to run out of ways to use a butternut squash.

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Yes, theres your classic creamybutternut squash soup.

Truly, its one of the most versatile vegetables around.

(Hey, this is probably why I always have a new squash in my cart.)

Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells wooden serving spoon

This one is creamy and dairy-free with the help of coconut milk.

Heres a flavor of hummus you probably havent had before.

Serve this easy-to-make, lightly sweet dip with slices of warm pita bread for an appetizer or fancy snack.

Butternut Squash Soup thyme garnish blue napkin

Serve with apple slices, pita, or celery and carrot sticks.

Serve with any kind of baby greens.

Cheesy Butternut Chickpea Bakefrom SELF

This is a true one-pan dinner.

Butternut Squash Hummus with herb garnish pita bread

Then you stir in the squash, chickpeas, and brussels sprouts and stick it in the oven.

Toss with butternut squash, avocado, and a creamy cashew-based maple-sesame dressing.

Dont forget to turn the butternut squash and apple chunks about halfway through roasting to ensure even caramelizing.

Red Lentil Butternut Squash Curry rice white bowl

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Mac and CheesefromMarisa Moore

This cheddar-packed recipe is pretty flexible.

The unusual pesto is made with arugula and pumpkin seeds.

This unconventional version is full of sweetness from the squash and cranberries, balanced with bitterness from the kale.

Butternut Squash Pilaf spoon black bowl blue napkin

Instead, its made with vegan cream cheese and almond milk.

The recipe calls for bulgur, but you could sub in white or brown rice.

Butternut squash and tender portobello mushrooms stand in for meat, so theyre vegetarian-friendly.

Butternut SquashCitrus Dip herb garnish sliced apples

Butternut Squash CroquettesfromLove & Lemons

These crispy baked fritters are the perfect fall appetizer.

Serve with a hunk of bread.

you might make this dish with Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast to make it vegan.

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you’re free to make this in a pressure cooker or on a stovetop.

Its practically asking to be paired with a nice glass of wine for a pre-dinner bite.

Butternut Squash Breakfast HashfromLove & Lemons

Leftover squash from the night before?

Roasted Butternut Squash Apples Cranberries Pecans greens

Toss it into this veggie-packed breakfast hash, throw an egg on it, and youre good to go.

Its perfect for a Thanksgiving brunch but would also work on your dessert table.

Theyre also just slightly tangy, thanks to luscious cream cheese buttercream frosting.

Butternut Squash Chickpea Bake castiron pan

Plus, theres a whole cup of chocolate chips in there.

Roasted Radicchio Butternut Squash Avocado Salad fork

Roasted Cubed Butternut Squash and Apples turquoise bowl

Butternut Mac and Cheese in bowl

Butternut Ribbon Goat Cheese Pizza With Pesto

SlowCooker Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas

Balsamic Butternut Kale and Cranberry Panzanella

Butternut Squash Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Stew

Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta With Peas

Squash Coconut Curry

Portobello and Butternut Squash Tacos

Chipotle Chickpea And Butternut Squash Spicy Kale Salad

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Butternut Squash Croquettes

Butternut Squash and Kale Salad With Pomegranate

Butternut Squash Quinoa Risotto

Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili

Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Flatbread

Butternut Squash Breakfast Hash in castiron skillet

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Frosted squash cake with white chocolate frosting nuts

Spiced Butternut Squash Cupcakes With Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

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