Whole Roasted Butternut Squash With Honey

Name: Whole Roasted Butternut Squash With Honey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1 butternut squash (average size about 3 pounds); 6 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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If you’re looking for an easy fall side dish, you’ll love this easy whole roasted butternut squash with honey. It bakes until tender and caramelized with melted butter, honey, and cinnamon for a cozy fall flavor that’s perfect for a family dinner or a holiday party.

Two halves of whole roasted butternut squash with honey, cinnamon, and butter on a baking sheet.

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Recipe Name: Whole Roasted Butternut Squash With Honey
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Servings: 8 to 10
Main Ingredients: Butternut squash, butter, honey, cinnamon
Dietary Info: Vegetarian, gluten-free
Difficulty Level: Easy

Butternut squash has always been one of my favorite fall vegetables. So, of course, I grow lots of butternut squash in my garden.

There are so many ways to enjoy squash, a simple butternut squash puree is a classic side, or this brown sugar roasted butternut squash is another family favorite. But combining honey with squash brings out another wonderful flavor.

This recipe is so simple to prepare, beautiful to serve, and pairs perfectly with roasted turkey, ham, or chicken. It’s a great addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner table.

You can serve it in slices or scoop and mash it with the sweet honey butter for a softer side.

Why You’ll Love This Honey Roasted Butternut Squash

Simple: It looks fancy on the table but comes together with just a few simple ingredients.
Perfect for Holidays: A cozy, sweet side dish that fits right in at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any fall family dinner.
Multiple Serving Options: Serve it in beautiful slices or mash it with the honey butter for a creamy side.
Comforting: The honey and cinnamon bring out the warm, caramelized flavor of the squash without being overly sugary.

Ingredients

1 butternut squash
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

How To Make Whole Roasted Butternut Squash With Honey

1. Preheat The Oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. Prepare The Squash

A butternut squash is cut in half, with the seeds removed, and placed on a baking sheet.

Melted butter was basted on the squash halves and the hollow opening.

Wash the butternut squash, cut it in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds. Place the squash cut side up on a baking sheet or roasting pan.

3. Baste And Bake

Baste the top of the squash with the melted butter, making sure to pour the extra butter into the squash’s hollow opening. Then place it in the oven and bake for 40 minutes.

4. Add The Honey And Finish Baking

Honey poured over the partly cooked butternut squash halves with ground cinnamon sprinkled over top.

Remove the squash from the oven and drizzle with honey, making sure to add lots to the hollow. Next, sprinkle over top with cinnamon.

Place the squash back into the oven and continue baking for another 20 minutes, until the squash is tender and easily pierced with a knife.

5. Serve

Two halves of whole roasted butternut squash with honey and cinnamon on a baking sheet.

Serve as slices with the extra honey butter from the center drizzled over top, or scoop out the squash and mash before serving.

How To Store And Reheat

Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can keep it sliced or mashed.

Freezer: For longer storage, mash the squash and freeze it in freezer-safe containers or bags for up to 3 months.

Reheating: Warm the squash in the oven at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes, or reheat single servings in the microwave until heated through. Stir in or drizzle over a little extra honey or butter if needed to moisten it.

Two halves of whole roasted butternut squash with honey on a baking sheet.

Recipe Notes & Tips

Choose a squash with smooth, tan skin and no soft spots or bruises for the best texture once roasted.
Raw or wildflower honey adds a slightly deeper flavor than regular clover honey, but any honey you have on hand will work well here.
If the squash still feels firm after 60 minutes, give it another 10 to 15 minutes in the oven. Thicker squash can take longer to cook through.
Scoring the cooked squash lightly helps the honey butter soak into the neck, not just the hollow center.

FAQ’s

The squash is done when a knife slides easily into the thickest part of the squash with no resistance. If it still feels firm, give it a little more time in the oven.

Yes, this recipe works well either way. Try my maple syrup or brown sugar versions if you’d like to switch up the flavor.

Yes, just swap the butter for a dairy-free option like vegan butter or olive oil.

Yes, a pinch of nutmeg or ginger, or a sprinkle of chopped pecans, pairs nicely with the honey and cinnamon in this recipe.

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Whole Roasted Butternut Squash With Honey

Sweet, buttery, and spiced with cinnamon, this easy whole roasted butternut squash with honey is a cozy side dish that feels special with almost no effort. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or holiday meals.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Serving Size to 10 servings

Ingredients

1 butternut squash average size about 3 pounds
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Wash the butternut squash, cut it in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds. Place the squash cut side up on a baking sheet or roasting pan.
Baste the top of the squash with the melted butter, making sure to pour the extra butter into the squash’s hollow opening.
Place into the oven and bake for 40 minutes.
Remove the squash from the oven and drizzle with honey, making sure to add lots to the hollow. Then sprinkle with cinnamon.
Place the squash back into the oven and continue baking for another 20 minutes or until the squash is tender and easily pierced with a knife.
Serve as slices with the extra honey butter from the center drizzled over top, or scoop out the squash and mash before serving.

Notes

You can use any size butternut squash by adjusting the amount of honey and cooking time.

Nutrition

These values are from a nutritional database and automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation.

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Whole Roasted Butternut Squash With Honey

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Why You’ll Love This Honey Roasted Butternut Squash

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