Best Butternut Squash Recipes

The sweetness of butternut squash and roasted onions and garlic are the perfect complement to ground beef and fresh herbs, so why not give your lasagna a seasonal twist? This recipe calls for roasted butternut squash, but if you have leftover baked sweet potatoes on hand, you can use them instead. Click here for more of our best lasagna recipes.

Our healthy mac and cheese has fewer calories and less fat without sacrificing the trademark cheesy flavor and hearty satisfaction that mac and cheese brings to the dinner table. Using a butternut squash purée as a base creates a luscious and creamy consistency that is poured over the noodles. In our recipe, we’ve also opted to use a quick and easy frozen purée that cuts down on prep and cook time.

You can't go wrong with risotto, or roasted butternut squash for that matter, but to make this recipe extra special, I gave the squash a sugary treatment and fired all decadent engines with the risotto. It's not exactly diet-friendly, but boy is it good.

Throw all these ingredients into a slow-cooker for a soft squash and tasty chicken dinner. Use this as your main course or as a side dish for your next family meal.This recipe is courtesy of Crock-Pot Dump Meals. 

Here’s a quick and easy way to make the most of healthy, sweet butternut squash. Serve alongside some warm, crusty bread for a light meal.