Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Butternut Squash Baked Butternut Squash 4.9 (176) 136 Reviews 18 Photos This baked butternut squash is delicious to eat and looks beautiful on the plate served right from the skins. Sometimes simplicity is best, and that's definitely the case with this recipe. Perfect as a holiday side dish. Or, peel the skin and mash the flesh for mashed butternut squash, or use in other recipes! By Allrecipes Member Updated on October 11, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 18 18 18 18 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 squash halves Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Baked butternut squash is simple to make and a delicious way to embrace seasonal produce. France C Baked Butternut Squash Ingredients These are the ingredients you'll need to make baked butternut squash: Butternut squash: Look for a solid beige butternut squash that feels heavy for its size.Butter: A tablespoon of butter adds richness and moisture. You could substitute olive oil, if you like.Seasonings: This baked butternut squash is simply seasoned with salt and pepper. You can add more spices, such as cayenne pepper or garlic powder, to taste. How to Bake Butternut Squash Making baked butternut squash is incredibly easy. You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this top-rated baked butternut squash recipe: Place the squash halves in a baking dish with two cups of water. Bake in the preheated oven until the squash is tender, then top with butter and seasonings. Tips: Adjust the baking time if using a smaller squash. Drizzle with olive oil instead of butter, if desired.To serve without the skin, let squash cool slightly after removing from the oven. Carefully remove the skin with a fork (it should be very easy to remove) and continue with Step 4. How Long to Bake Butternut Squash Your large butternut squash halves should be perfectly baked after about 90 minutes in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F. If you're using a small or medium squash, adjust the bake time. How to Use Baked Butternut Squash This baked butternut squash is a simple, elegant side dish as-is. You can also use it to make one of these autumnal recipes: Easy Butternut Squash Ravioli Butternut Squash and Cranberry Muffins Autumn Butternut Squash Casserole Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "Wonderfully easy and tasty recipe," says Deborah Norris. "We topped it off by mashing squash with butter, brown sugar and salt. So tasty." "A very simple, no-fuss way to cook butternut squash. It turns out nice and soft with a slight caramelized flavor," according to France C. "I add more butter at the end, but that's personal preference. This makes at least 4 servings if you're using a large squash." "This recipe is super easy (and it makes your house smell fabulous!)," raves Allrecipes Allstar Jamie Justice Yost. "I'm baking the squash to actually add to a butternut squash ravioli recipe and I couldn't be more excited." Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings 1 large butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 tablespoon butter, cut into pieces salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions Gather the ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place squash, cut-sides down, in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour 2 cups water into the dish around the squash halves. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven until tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 1 ½ hours, adding more water as needed. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Remove from the oven and transfer each half to a plate, cut-side up. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Top each half with butter and season with salt and pepper. Enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 519 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 281 Calories 6g Fat 60g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 281 % Daily Value * Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 4g 19% Cholesterol 15mg 5% Sodium 65mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 60g 22% Dietary Fiber 10g 36% Total Sugars 11g Protein 5g 10% Vitamin C 107mg 119% Calcium 250mg 19% Iron 4mg 20% Potassium 1801mg 38% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.