Our Favorite Winter Squash Recipes

All of the varieties of winter squash are wonderful in their own way. Here is a collection of some our favorite recipes featuring the bounty of fall and winter squash.

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Hard squash are a perfect way to extend the harvest for weeks and months past the first frost. They are delicious and versatile vegetables that can be made into everything from soups to desserts. Here are some of our favorite recipes using butternut, acorn, delicata squash and more.

There are so many delicious varieties of winter squash. We are very lucky that our CSA loads us up with the good stuff towards the end of the season.

I have a pile of butternut squash, acorn squash, delicata squash and a few spaghetti squash on the buffet. Luckily they store well and I love them all.

If you found yourself with a similar stash, you are in luck! I have collected some of our favorite squash recipes to share with you.

The best part is most of these recipes can be used for any type of winter squash. Just because the recipe calls for acorn squash doesn’t mean you can’t use butternut and vice versa.

So if you don’t have a pile of squash, head to the market straight away. We have some cooking to do!

Butternut Squash Alfredo Sauce

This easy recipe for creamy butternut squash pasta is made from simple ingredients and tastes amazing. It is one of our favorite ways to enjoy fall flavors with a fun mix of butternut sauce and delicious pasta.

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Fork filled with butternut squash alfredo sauce coated pasta ready to eat.

Sausage, Kale and Acorn Squash Sheet Pan Supper

Load up some fall favorites on a sheet pan and cook your whole meal together. This easy recipe features Italian sausage, acorn squash and kale in a way that they all shine!

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plate of roasted Italian sausage, acorn squash and kale ready to eat.

Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Air fryer butternut squash is tender and delicious roasted squash in less time. Plus you don't have to turn on the oven. This recipe is a great way to get a flavorful vegetable on the table.

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serving bowl filled with cubes of air fryer roasted butternut squash.

Instant Pot Stuffed Acorn Squash

Acorn squash tastes even more fabulous when stuffed with buttery pecans, dates, and brown sugar goodness. Make it even faster with the help of an electric pressure cooker.

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brown sugar and pecan stuffed acorn squash cooked in an instant pot.

Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash in the Air Fryer

Flavorful and easy, this Parmesan roasted acorn squash comes together quickly in an air fryer. It takes just a few minutes to prep and less than 15 minutes to cook to tender deliciousness.

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Pile of Parmesan roasted acorn squash ready to eat.

Honey Roasted Delicata Squash With Fresh Cranberries

This roasted delicata squash is the perfect fall side dish. It is just a little sweet from the honey and a little tart from fresh or frozen cranberries. Plus there is a hint of citrus to bring it all together.

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Bowl of honey roasted delicata squash and cranberries ready to eat.

Butternut Squash Risotto

This butternut risotto is the perfect fall comfort food. It is fancy enough for a dinner party but is all the creamy, comforting goodness you want it to be.

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bowl of butternut squash risotto with shallots, garlic, sage and Parmesan cheese.

Stove Top Acorn Squash Mac and Cheese

Make creamy macaroni and cheese healthier by adding acorn squash. This great hidden vegetable side dish is a perfect way to add an extra veggie to your plate without anyone knowing it!

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Fork with bite of acorn mac and cheese pulling away from a plate showing lots of cheese pulls between the pasta on the plate and the fork.

Five Spice Roasted Vegetables

Roasting vegetables is one of my favorite way to fix them all year long. Roasting brings out their natural sweetness and makes them so delicious. This mix of naturally sweet carrots, beets and squash marries so nicely with the five spice. It is a side dish worthy of a place on your dinner plate.

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