20+ Squash Recipes You’ll Want to Make Forever

Squash is in season and there are some delicious varieties to choose from! These dishes highlight this fall veggie’s versatility with cozy recipes for soups, mac and cheese, salads and more. Plus, each dish is highly-rated with at least four-star reviews. This fall, try options like our Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese or Marry Me Butternut Squash Steaks for a healthy meal that takes advantage of the season’s best produce.

Roasted Squash & Lentil Kale Salad

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman

This squash lentil salad packs 14 grams of fiber and features plenty of kale, a powerful prebiotic that helps set the stage for a healthy gut. This salad is assembled in a Mason jar so you can prep it the night before for a healthy, grab-and-go lunch the next day.

Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood

This rich and creamy butternut squash mac and cheese has hints of roasted squash whirled into a cheesy sauce flavored with fresh sage for a delicious plant-based meal any day of the week.

Cheesy Twice-Baked Butternut Squash

Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser

These stuffed roasted butternut squash halves get the same treatment as a twice-baked potato, with a garlicky creamed spinach mixture blended together with the roasted squash. This sweet and savory dish is simple enough for a weeknight or makes an excellent vegetarian main course.

Marry Me Butternut Squash Steaks

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower

Savor this plant-based take on Marry Me Chicken, featuring butternut squash steaks in place of chicken, all nestled in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. Serve this comforting dinner with a side of sautéed greens and crusty whole-grain bread for sopping up the sauce.

Spinach & Artichoke Spaghetti Squash Nests

Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser

These spinach-and-artichoke spaghetti squash nests bring together the familiar flavors of spinach-and-artichoke dip with sweet and tender-crisp spaghetti squash strands.

Sheet-Pan Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower

Roasting the vegetables in the oven before blending them intensifies their flavors, resulting in a deeply rich and flavorful fall soup.

Spaghetti Squash Nests with Feta, Tomatoes & Balsamic Drizzle

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Nests of tender spaghetti squash with notes of garlic and herbs are filled with perfectly roasted tomatoes and golden-browned feta. Balsamic glaze adds extra acidity and sweetness to every bite.

Baked Boursin Spaghetti Squash with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Spinach

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Garlicky, rich and satisfying, this is a baked spaghetti squash that doesn’t disappoint. We love how the flavor of creamy garlic-and-fine herbs Gournay cheese blends with the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, but feel free to experiment by using another savory-flavored Gournay cheese.

Baked Spinach & Feta Spaghetti Squash

Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling

Feta cheese and spinach come together in this comforting baked spaghetti squash recipe. Baking a block of feta with fresh baby spinach and a generous amount of garlic inside the squash half yields a creamy, flavorful mixture once combined. The balsamic glaze adds a bit of sweetness that contrasts beautifully with the briny feta.

Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Squash & Chickpeas

Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Kelsey Moylan, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

This kale salad is piled high with roasted butternut squash, red onion and toasty chickpeas. The kale starts to break down as you “massage” it, soaking up the lemony dressing. Za’atar, a Middle Eastern seasoning with dried herbs, sesame seeds and sumac, adds a bright, earthy taste. You can swap it out for chili powder for a slightly different flavor profile.

Panko-Crusted Butternut Squash Fries with Creamy Feta Dipping Sauce

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

These crispy, tender butternut squash fries are paired with a creamy feta cheese dipping sauce, creating the perfect combo of sweet and salty flavors.

Creamy Baked Feta & Butternut Squash Soup

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This subtly sweet baked feta and butternut squash soup starts in a casserole dish and ends in the blender for a smooth and creamy finish. The chili crisp adds texture and spice that ties everything together. If you want to tame the heat, you can skip the chili crisp and drizzle the soup with a little olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika instead.

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Burrata

This beautiful butternut squash salad with creamy burrata cheese and peppery arugula is perfect for fall entertaining. For the best flavor and texture, remove the burrata from the refrigerator about an hour before use and assemble the salad while the squash is still warm from roasting so the cheese will melt slightly.

Gnocchi with Bacon & Creamy Pumpkin Sauce

Get into the fall spirit with this one-pan gnocchi with a creamy pumpkin sauce. Some pumpkin and other squash sauces can be cloyingly sweet, but not this one–it’s savory all the way, thanks to the bacon, garlic and thyme.

Roasted Brussels Sprout & Butternut Squash Salad

Serve this hearty and healthy fall salad with roasted pork tenderloin, chicken or salmon, or any of your favorite proteins. All of the vegetables are roasted on the same pan, so this recipe is easy to prep, and it tastes great warm or at room temperature so it’s perfect for holiday buffet tables and potlucks. Cranberries add a sweet-tart edge, while the maple-tahini dressing provides depth.

Cheesy Spinach-&-Artichoke Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

This spaghetti-squash-for-pasta swap slashes both carbs and calories by 75% for a delicious, creamy casserole you can feel good about eating. It’s worth roasting the squash versus cooking it in the microwave if you have the time: the flavor gets sweeter and more intense.

Herb-Roasted Root Vegetables

Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, and celery root make up a colorful roasted vegetable medley. If you can’t find celery root (also called celeriac) you can swap in another root vegetable such as carrots, parsnips, or turnips.

Broccoli-Cheddar Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Tender strings of spaghetti squash replace pasta in this cheesy gluten-free casserole that’s studded with broccoli. Cheddar cheese melts into a bubbling topping. Serve with roasted chicken or pork or as part of a vegetarian dinner.

Persian-Style Butternut Squash Soup

Swap out your basic butternut squash soup for this fragrant version that includes sweet potato and a medley of spices like cinnamon, cumin, coriander and saffron. A drizzle of maple syrup and a few drops of orange water brighten the flavors, while a sprinkle of sumac adds a pop of color and a tangy edge. T

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Risotto

Making risotto has never been easier, thanks to an electric pressure cooker, like the Instant Pot. In this easy recipe, you don’t have to stand over the stove constantly stirring. Just add everything into the multicooker and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes and this delicious dinner side dish is ready.

Butternut Squash Carbonara with Broccoli

You’ve never had carbonara quite like this! Loaded with veggies, this spiralized veggie noodle recipe is a healthy copycat of a traditional carbonara recipe. Butternut squash gets spiralized into long, tender noodles for a lower-carb version of this creamy, cheesy pasta dish.