30 Cozy Butternut Squash Dinner Recipes for Fall and Winter
Unique butternut squash dinner recipes! These comforting and healthy dinner ideas all use butternut squash for cozy fall and winter meals.
Butternut squash is such a budget-friendly, healthy, and versatile food!
You may think of it for side dishes, but there are actually a bunch of ways to cook it for main dishes too.
If you’ve been looking for new ideas, you’re in luck!
I put together a list of creative and delicious butternut squash dinner recipes …
… so you have tons of inspiration for new meals.
These butternut squash dinner ideas include:
- Hearty soups and chilis
- Comfort food casseroles
- Pasta dishes
- Easy sheet pan meals
- Healthy salads and bowls
There’s truly something for everyone!
So if you have an abundance of butternut squash, or just want fun new ways to cook with this budget-friendly vegetable, you’ll love these unique dinners.
Let’s check ‘em out!
(🍁 Looking for more fun fall recipes? Try one of these cozy autumn breakfasts, tailgate food ideas, easy fall dinners, seasonal autumn charcuterie boards, homemade pumpkin drinks, or healthy pumpkin recipes!)
Butternut Squash Dinners
Bacon, Sage, and Butternut Squash Lasagna Rolls
Delicious rolls of tender pasta, filled with a luxurious squash filling, baked in bechamel, loaded with cheese, and topped with the tastiest crunchy bacon topping ever.
Bacon, Sage, and Butternut Squash Lasagna Rolls are worthy of every special occasion, dinner guest, holiday celebration - or just because!
Roasted Butternut Squash Crispy Baked Tacos
Roasted Butternut Squash Crispy Baked Tacos are filled with savory roasted butternut squash, sweet and smoky poblano peppers, hearty black beans, and drizzled with a creamy cilantro lime dressing.
They are baked to crispy perfection and will be your new favorite way to enjoy tacos!
Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples and Butternut Squash
If you like autumnal pork recipes, you’ll love Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples and Butternut Squash!
It’s an easy, healthy, one skillet dinner that is full of fall flavors.
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is a creamy and satisfying combination of squash, cheese and pasta.
The butternut squash cheese sauce is silky and creamy and includes seasonings that are light and just a bit nutty.
Crockpot Butternut Squash Chili
Chilly nights can’t stand up to this warming, healthy Crockpot Butternut Squash Chili.
The perfect combination of squash, beans, peppers, and tomatoes all slow-cooked in a savory broth, this healthy chili is comfort in a bowl.
Sheet Pan Butternut Squash and Sausage
Super easy Butternut Squash and Sausage is a tasty sheet pan meal that’s so simple to put together.
Combine roasted squash with juicy, savory sausage for a delightful blend of flavors and textures with minimal prep and cleanup.
Butternut Squash, Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole
Butternut Squash, Chicken, and Wild Rice casserole is cozy and chock full of healthy ingredients.
Tender chicken bits, sweet butternut squash, wild rice, and cranberries are the perfect combination!
Fall Harvest Salad with Chicken, Squash and Quinoa
This Fall Harvest Salad with Chicken, Quinoa, & Squash has amazing sweet and smoky flavors.
The crisp apples, brightly colored roasted butternut squash, feta cheese, and combination of pumpkin seeds and pecans is such a winning combo that you’ll make this salad over and over.
Butternut Squash Lasagna
Butternut Squash Lasagna recipe is the perfect go-to solution for a hearty fall meatless meal.
Your family will be quite happy when they see this on the table.
Butternut Squash Chickpea Curry
A comforting, creamy and super delicious Chickpea Butternut Squash Curry makes an ideal vegetarian dinner.
An Indian curry that pairs well with any flatbread and plain rice, it’s made with basic ingredients that you might already have in your pantry.
Creamy Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sausage and Kale
Creamy Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sausage and Kale is the perfect comfort dish.
This easy weeknight dinner uses store-bought cheese ravioli, with lots of veggies coated in a rustic sage cream sauce.
On the table in 35 minutes!
Chunky Butternut Squash Sausage Soup
This Chunky Butternut Squash Sausage Soup recipe is hearty, savory, and full of fall flavor.
It's made with kale and Italian chicken sausages, and the savory broth is perfect for dipping warm, crusty bread.
Savory Steak and Squash Salad
If you’re looking for something different to make for fall or Thanksgiving, this Steak and Squash salad is amazing.
It has a wonderful apple maple dressing as a nod to the fall season, while squash and cranberries also play their part.
Fall Harvest Chili with Squash and Sweet Potato
Fall Harvest Chili is pure wholesome goodness in a bowl.
Made with ground turkey, squash, sweet potato, and autumn spices like cinnamon and cloves, every spoonful a warm, satisfying healthy comfort food meal.
Butternut Squash Lasagna with Kale and Mushrooms
White Butternut Squash Lasagna with bechamel sauce is the creamiest, cheesiest lasagna you’ll ever make.
Perfect for a special occasion, delicious roasted butternut squash and sauteed mushrooms and kale add a heartiness that can’t be beat.
Pear and Curry Butternut Squash Soup
This simple Butternut Squash Soup gets an incredible burst of flavor from fresh pears and a bit of curry powder.
Pears, squash, and curry might sound like an unusual combination, but these flavors blend together beautifully for an elegant and easy soup.
Butternut Squash Lentil Dahl
Butternut Squash Lentil Dahl is loaded with fresh vegetables, high protein red lentils, and warm spices for a simple and hearty meal.
An Indian-inspired lentil dish that is easy to make and is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Stuffed Butternut Squash with Sausage
Stuffed Butternut Squash is a hearty and nutritious dish made with sausage (or ground beef), vegetables, fruit, spices and protein!
A comforting meal that combines sweet butternut squash and tart apples with savory ground meat and warm cinnamon.
Ground Pork Chili with Butternut and Kale
Quick, and healthy Ground Pork Chili with Butternut and Kale has 6 simple, fresh ingredients.
In just 30 Minutes, you can whip up this hearty, nutrition-filled meal that you’ll feel good about.
Warm Butternut Squash Brussel Sprout Salad
Warm Butternut Squash Brussel Sprout Salad is chock full of fall flavors thanks to the butternut squash and brussels sprouts.
The maple miso dressing is also to die for, it is the perfect salty sweet combination.
Since this is a no lettuce salad it can also be stored with dressing and not get soggy.
Crockpot Butternut Squash Soup
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup is a hands-off and delicious soup for cold fall or winter days.
Best of all, it makes your house smell amazing while it slow cooks all afternoon.
Butternut Squash & Chicken Foil Packets
Butternut Squash and Chicken Foil Packets are an easy and healthy fall dinner that you can make ahead to throw on the grill or pop in your oven.
Budget friendly + healthy + super easy = a win-win!
Ground Turkey, White Bean and Kale Soup
Flavor-packed White Bean and Kale Soup is the epitome of healthy comfort food. It’s full of greens, nutritious legumes, and vegetables like onion, celery and butternut squash.
Plus, this recipe is hearty and filling, with a protein boost that comes from lean ground turkey beef.
Butternut Squash and Ricotta Empanadas
Empanadas filled with butternut squash and ricotta cheese are a great way to put a Southwest spin on a favorite fall vegetable.
These flaky little pastry packages filled with ricotta and parmesan cheeses blended with roasted butternut squash are sure to be a favorite.
Black Bean Butternut Squash Soup
Black Bean Butternut Squash Soup is easy to make and oh-so flavorful!
It's the perfect one-pot healthy, comfort meal for Fall and Winter.
Sausage & Butternut Squash Breakfast Casserole
Breakfast for dinner? Yes please! This sausage-laden breakfast casserole is a delicious twist on a traditional breakfast casserole.
Packed full of so many yummy ingredients like creamy eggs, melted cheese, spicy sausage and perfectly sweet butternut squash. So, so good!
Butternut Squash Buddha Bowls
Butternut Squash Buddha Bowls feature peppery arugula, hearty quinoa, creamy black beans, and crisp apples in a tangy tahini lime dressing.
You can even prep the components in advance for quick and easy meals.
Squash, Broccoli and Bacon Sheet Pan Hash
Butternut Squash and Broccoli Sheet Pan Hash is a healthy and hearty one-pan meal!
Squash, broccoli, shallots and bacon are roasted together, then topped with eggs and baked until the eggs are done to your liking.
Delicious Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Looking for a super flavorful way to jazz up butternut squash? How about adding curry!
Add some rustic bread, and you have a flavorful fall soup ready to serve company or enjoy on your own.
Garlic Butter Butternut Squash Steaks
Garlic Butter Butternut Squash Steaks are easy to make and flavorful, covered in garlic butter.
They take just a few minutes of active prep time before they are slid into the oven to finish.
Such a fun and different way to serve it!
Ready to try some butternut squash dinners?
I hope this list of unique butternut squash dinner recipes has given you tons of inspiration for new dishes to try!
From healthy salads and soups, to hearty pasta dishes and casseroles, there are SO many fun ways to use this veggie.
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