Roasted Butternut Squash

Are you looking for something different to add to your Thanksgiving menu this year? Why not try Roasted Butternut Squash.

Made with cubes of butternut squash roasted with cranberries, feta cheese and honey, this dish is healthy, flavorful, and sure to please everyone at the table.

Plus, it's easy to prepare, so you can focus on enjoying your holiday festivities.

Check out all the other Easy Recipes for Thanksgiving to create the perfect holiday meal for your family.

This year, instead of my usual acorn squash side dish, I'm going to try something new and roast butternut squash to go along with our Roast Turkey. Roasting vegetables results in a deliciously fragrant and flavor-packed side dish that is sure to please even the most picky eaters.

The combination of flavors for this recipe is sure to excite your taste buds. Plus, it's a healthy option that will help balance out all of the heavier Thanksgiving dishes like my Company Mashed Potatoes Recipe.

Table of Contents

• 💬Do you have to skin butternut squash before roasting?
• 💬How to roast squash seeds
• 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
• Main Ingredients Needed
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Serving Tips
• 💭Recipe Variations
• 💭Substitute for Feta Cheese
• 💭Storage Tips
• 💭Top Recipe Tip

💬Do you have to skin butternut squash before roasting?

Roasting butternut squash is a very popular recipe to serve during the fall and especially during the Thanksgiving meal. However, if you've never prepared it before, you might be wondering if you need to peel the skin off the squash first.

While the skin of the squash is edible, it can be tough and difficult to chew. For this reason, many people prefer to remove the skin before roasted.

The skin can also be difficult to remove after the squash has been roasted, so it is best to do it beforehand. Removing the skin from a butternut squash is relatively easy:

• First, cut off the top and bottom of the squash.
• Then, use a sharp knife to carefully peel away the skin.
• Once the skin has been removed, you can continue with the rest of the recipe.

💬How to roast squash seeds

So what do you do with the seeds from butternut or acorn squash? We will save quite a few of the seeds from a few different varieties to save for planting next spring.

Roasting squash seeds or pumpkin seeds is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the fall harvest:

• First, remove the seeds from the squash and rinse them off.
• Next, spread the seeds on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
• Then, sprinkle with salt and bake at a low temperature until the seeds are crispy.
• Finally, enjoy your roasted squash seeds as a healthy snack or use them as a topping for salads and soups.

🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools

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Main Ingredients Needed

This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.

Quick Tip: The most important thing to remember when cutting a butternut squash or any other hard squash is to keep your fingers tucked under. You can also wear protective gloves like the ones I have linked above in the Helpful Kitchen Tools section.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 | Prepare the Butternut Squash

• Start by peeling and cutting the butternut squash into cubes.
• In a medium size bowl, add the diced squash and mix with the olive oil, cinnamon, salt and pepper to taste.

Step 2 | Roasting Instructions

• Prepare a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
• Spread the butternut squash out on the baking sheet.
• Roast the squash alone first for about 30 minutes. THEN add the cranberries.
• Cook for an additional 10 - 15 minutes.

Serving Tips

• Remove your tray from the oven when the cranberries have burst slightly. Sprinkle the feta cheese over the squash and cranberries and make sure everything gets tossed together.
• Drizzle the honey over the squash and cranberries right before serving.

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💭Recipe Variations

• Apples - You can add chopped apples to the cranberries for added sweetness.
• Raisins- If you're not a fan of dried cranberries, try raisins. Or a mixture of both!
• Pecans or Walnuts - sprinkle the top with chopped pecans or walnuts.
• Check out this recipe for Butternut Apple Soup for a different way to prepare this delicious vegetable.

💭Substitute for Feta Cheese

Feta cheese is a traditional ingredient in many Greek and Mediterranean dishes. It has a tangy, salty flavor that pairs well with roasted vegetables like this butternut squash recip.

While feta is the classic choice for these recipes, there are a number of other cheeses that can be used as substitutes:

• Goat Cheese - has a similar texture and taste.
• Ricotta Cheese - although it is slightly sweeter than feta.
• Blue Cheese - has the same tanginess as feta.
• Gorgonzola or even a sharp white cheddar would also be good substitutes.

💭Storage Tips

• Store any leftovers in a plastic storage container.
• Leftover roasted squash does not freeze well. The squash will turn to mush.

💭Top Recipe Tip

• Make sure the butternut squash is on a flat, stable surface before cutting.