What signals the season more than brilliant butternut squash? The orange color and tender, sweet flesh make it a frequent favorite in fall and winter recipes. But how to cut it without endangering your finger tips? And what are the best ways to use it? Here we’ve rounded up all our favorite ways: roasted, in soups, and of course…in mac and cheese. Ready to get started?

And now…our top butternut squash recipes!

How to cut butternut squash

The one stumbling block with butternut squash is this: how to cut it! Wrangling this squash is notoriously difficult. If you’re not confident, there can be safety risks! Here’s the right way to cut butternut squash: Also try: Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup Also try: Easy Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut squash nutrition

Butternut squash is full of nutrients, as you can see from its bright orange color. Per the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, squash is full of beta carotene, protein, Vitamin C & B6, potassium, and fiber. There are no studies to cite on specific health benefits of butternut squash, but here’s what we can say! A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some types of cancer, and have a positive effect on blood sugar to keep your appetite in check.

More squash recipes

Got a spaghetti squash instead? Found a delicata and not sure how to use it? Here are some resources for other types of squash:

Make 15 Tasty Acorn Squash Recipes Try 15 Delicata Squash Recipes for the Season Grab all our favorite 8 Great Spaghetti Squash Recipes In summer, make 15 Tasty Yellow Squash Recipes

More squash recipes

Love acorn squash? Got a spaghetti squash instead? Found a delicata and not sure how to use it? Here are some resources for other types of squash: 5 from 1 review

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