Find easy and yummy butternut squash recipes to share with the kids for every meal of the day. With options ranging from pasta and soup to risotto, hummus, muffins, and more, you’ll have so many ways to use winter squash!
We love turning all sorts of vegetables into yummy kid-friendly meals, and butternut squash works particularly well since it’s naturally sweet. That means it complements a range of flavors and can easily be used in both sweet and savory recipes.
Why These Recipes Work
With streamlined ingredient lists, cozy flavors, wholesome nutrition labels, and yummy flavors, these butternut squash recipes are my top picks to share with the kids.
Table of Contents
- Why These Recipes Work
- Easy Pasta with Butternut Squash Sauce
- Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
- Butternut Squash Pasta Bake
- Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
- Quick Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage
- Shortcut Butternut Squash Risotto
- Butternut Squash Apple Soup
- Roasted Butternut Squash
- Mashed Butternut Squash
- Butternut Squash Muffins
- Butternut Squash Oatmeal
- Butternut Squash Hummus
- Butternut Squash Baby Food Puree
- Best Tips for Success
Easy Pasta with Butternut Squash Sauce
Roasted butternut squash, onion, and garlic blend into a flavorful sauce with a mellow taste for kids. Make the sauce ahead if desired, then toss it with a favorite pasta shape.
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Butternut squash gives this 5-ingredient hidden veggie mac and cheese its classic orange color and extra creaminess. Everything cooks in 1 pot before the simple cheese sauce is blended.
Butternut Squash Pasta Bake
This easy pasta bake combines squash puree, cheese, herbs, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. It is cozy enough for a holiday side and simple enough for a weeknight dinner.
Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce
Sautéed onion and garlic add savory flavor to this creamy butternut squash cheese sauce. Serve it as a vegetarian meal for kids or pair it with sausage or baked chicken meatballs.
Quick Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage
Use fresh or precut squash to make this fast pasta with broccoli and sausage. The one-pan method takes less than 20 minutes and is easy to adjust for family preferences.
Shortcut Butternut Squash Risotto
Roasted squash is pureed and stirred into cooked brown rice for an easier take on risotto. Parmesan and broth add savory flavor without requiring endless stirring.
Butternut Squash Apple Soup
Butternut squash, apple, and white beans simmer together in 1 pot before being blended smooth. The resulting soup for kids is creamy, dairy-free, and naturally sweet.
Roasted Butternut Squash
Turn butternut squash into tender cubes, fries, or fun shapes with this easy roasting method. Choose from simple savory, cinnamon, cumin, or rosemary seasoning options.
Mashed Butternut Squash
Roasting the squash before mashing brings out its naturally sweet, caramelized flavor. Serve it as a simple side or use the leftovers in oatmeal, tacos, or pasta.
Butternut Squash Muffins
Butternut squash and applesauce (or apple butter) keep these warmly spiced muffins moist and flavorful. They work for breakfast, snacks, or as a side with soup or chili.
Butternut Squash Oatmeal
Stir squash puree and pumpkin pie spice into quick oats for a breakfast that tastes a little like pie. It is ready in minutes and works for babies, toddlers, and parents.
Butternut Squash Hummus
Adding squash to hummus creates a slightly sweet, veggie-packed dip or spread. Pair it with crackers, vegetables, or bread, or use it in sandwiches and wraps.
Butternut Squash Baby Food Puree
Roasted squash blends into a smooth, naturally sweet puree for babies and toddlers. Serve it on its own or use it in oatmeal, yogurt, smoothies, muffins, and sauces.
Best Tips for Success
- See each individual recipe for storage info and allergy swaps.
- Add No-Bake Cheesecake Bites or Easy Pumpkin Cake to the meal.
- Check out my healthy apple recipes, Halloween lunches, and Halloween snack ideas, too.
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