I’m a big winter squash fan, and not just because they look so cool. Most winter squashes are vine-type plants with fruits harvested when fully mature. Winter squash take longer to mature than summer squash {3+ months} and are best harvested once the cooler fall weather sets in. They can be stored for months in a cool dry place like a basement—hence the “winter” in their name.
Here are some of my very favorite winter squash recipes, broken down by type. Enjoy!
Acorn Squash Pie – Pumpkin pie on your menu? Try an acorn squash pie instead. It’s a flavor spin on a classic pumpkin pie. {Pin for Later}
Acorn Squash Soup with Kale – While I’m not the biggest kale fan, I loved it in this soup! If you find some cheap acorn squash at your supermarket, whip up this soup for dinner. {Pin for Later}
Roasted Acorn Squash – Easiest way to cook up winter squash? Try roasting it for an easy side to any meal. {Pin for Later}
Stuffed Acorn Squash – It’s stuffed with everything but the kitchen sink, and it ups the acorn squash game. {Pin for Later}
Butternut Squash Salad – Sometimes squash recipes seem heavy. Not when you throw them in a light salad! {Pin for Later}
Bacon and Butternut Squash Casserole – This recipe just goes to support the theory that everything is better with bacon in it. {Pin for Later}
Butternut Squash and Quinoa Salad – Quinoa is packed full of protein and is just as healthy as it is yummy. The HH loves when I pack this in his lunch. Healthy and tasty lunches? Mission accomplished. {Pin for Later}
Roasted Butternut Squash Lasagna – If you are looking for a meat-less dinner idea, you must give this one a whirl. Butternut squash in a lasagna? Yes. And it works magically. {Pin for Later}
Butternut Squash with Spinach and Pasta – This is one of those recipes that seems eccentric at first, but let me tell you, pasta and butternut squash should get married…they belong together. {Pin for Later}
Brown Sugar Hubbard Squash Pie – This pie is every bit as amazing as pumpkin. Maybe even better. Trust me. {Pin for Later}
Vegan Hubbard Squash Soup – This recipe alone is a reason to grow hubbard squash. It is so creamy and savory and delish. {Pin for Later}
Roasted Tomato Basil Spaghetti Squash – The basil/tomato/spaghetti squash combo is so so good. It feels lighter than a full plate of pasta, but has all of the rich flavor of a savory Italian dish. Mmmm mmmm good. {Pin for later}
Spaghetti Squash w/ Almonds – Strange pairing? Try it and you’ll probably agree it’s the new pb&j! {Pin for later}
Find more recipes on my Winter Squash Recipes Pinterest Board.
indio says
Bought some butternut squash spiral noodles to try them. Squash in Fall is my favorite and I wanted to cook them with a different recipe. Have you tried spiral veggies?
Allyson says
Do you know what kind of squash that beautiful red and white squash is in the first picture? I am dying to know!