Easy Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe
Sometimes side dishes can be the star of the meal!
This super easy, roasted butternut squash recipe is the perfect side dish this holiday season. Crispy and caramelized on the outside and buttery richness on the inside, this squash hits all the right notes!
Butternut squash is my go-to for a lower carb alternative when I am craving sweet potatoes. This side dish requires only a few ingredients dumped together on a baking sheet—how easy is that?
Hip Recipe Tips:
- It is a little more expensive, but if you’re in a time crunch, buying pre-cut squash saves you TONS of prep time.
- Serve this side dish for the holidays or pair it with some delicious pork chops! Everyone loves a savory-sweet onlinebo.
- Turn this side dish into a simple meal by adding 1 lb. of cooked sausage, Brussels sprouts, and pecans. Delish!
- For a sugar-free alternative, omit the brown sugar and add a tablespoon of Lakanto Maple-Flavored Syrup. I love this stuff, and use it often in Hip2Keto recipes!
Roasted Butternut Squash
yield: 4 SERVINGS
prep time: 5 MINUTES
cook time: 30 MINUTES
total time: 35 MINUTES
Sweet, caramelized butternut squash makes for a simple side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 16oz. bags pre-cut butternut squash or 1 large butternut squash, cubed
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy non-stick clean up.
2
In a large bowl, toss all ingredients together until all squash is evenly coated.
3
Spread squash on the baking sheet making sure no pieces are overlapping.
4
Roast squash in the oven for 30 minutes, turning halfway through cook time.
5
Serve and enjoy!
This side dish is a staple for holidays!
Love butternut squash? Try this savory squash soup, too.
