Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries

Name: Roasted Butternut Squash and Cranberry Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash, diced (about 5 cups); 1 cup fresh cranberries; 1/2 cup walnuts (✅ ); 1/4 cup butter, cut into cubes; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon (✅ ); 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (✅ ); 1/2 teaspoon salt

Roasted butternut squash with cranberries and walnuts is the perfect complement to any holiday table. Squash is roasted with butter, sugar, and spices caramelizing as it bakes. The cranberries soften and the walnuts roast adding a delicious crunch to the casserole.

Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Walnuts might just be one of my new favorite holiday recipes. I could go on & on about the variety of flavors in this recipe. All you really need to know is that the favors are beyond delicious – you have to try this recipe ASAP. It is the ultimate roasted butternut squash recipe for the holiday season.

Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Walnuts being shown in a baking dish.

I know this recipe will definitely be making an appearance on Thanksgiving and Christmas. But, I also have a feeling my family will be enjoying this recipe throughout the fall and winter months. It is the perfect side dish to pair with any main entree to create a nutritious and delicious meal.

As a mom, I value the time spent around our family table sharing meals. I hope you and your family enjoy the holidays together this season sharing traditional dishes and making new recipes! This Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Walnuts is just one of the many holiday recipes you can find on the site to create this holiday season.

Equipment

9×13 baking pan
cutting board
chefs knife
measuring cups
measuring spoons
stir spoon

Ingredients

1 medium butternut squash
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup butter, cut into cubes
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt

Ingredient Substitutions

Butternut squash. Use whole or precut fresh butternut squash. Swap in sweet potatoes or pumpkin.
Fresh cranberries. Swap with dried cranberries or cherries, pomegranate arils or fresh Brussels sprouts.
Walnuts. Swap with pecans or mix half pecans and half walnuts.
Butter. Use 1/8 cup + 1 TBSP of olive oil or vegetable oil as a substitute.
Brown sugar. Swap with 1/8 cup + 1 TBSP of honey or maple syrup.
Cinnamon. Increase to 2 teaspoons to make the cinnamon flavor pop.
Nutmeg. Increase to 1 teaspoon for an extra flavor boost.

How to Make

In three simple steps, this recipe is ready to be served.

Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Add ingredients to the pan. Add the butternut squash, cranberries, walnuts, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the baking pan. Stir.

Bake. Bake for 45 minutes or until squash is fork-tender, stirring every 15 minutes. Serve hot.

FAQ

How do you select a butternut squash?

Butternut squashes come in many shapes and sizes. When selecting a butternut squash, look for one that is darker in color without blemishes, dents or green patches. Pick a butternut squash that is heavy for its size and sounds hollow inside.

Do you need to peel the butternut squash before cooking?

Yes, you will need to peel the butternut squash for this recipe. After peeling, chop into pieces roughly the same size. This helps to ensure each piece cooks evenly. Watch how to cut a butternut squash here.

If you are cooking a whole butternut squash then you do not need to peel the squash. Simply, scoop the squash from the peel after cooking.

How do you peel butternut squash?

Start by placing the squash on a cutting board. Chop off each end of the squash. Next, grab a peeler in one hand while holding the squash in your other hand. Safety peel the squash. Rotate the squash as you remove the skin until it is completely peeled.

A spoon being shown scooping up a serving of roasted butternut squash with walnuts and cranberries in a baking dish.

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Roasted Butternut Squash and Cranberry Casserole

Roasted butternut squash and cranberry casserole is a simple one-dish casserole perfect as a side dish or for your holiday table. Squash, cranberries, and walnuts are roasted with butter and brown sugar that carmelize to perfection!

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4.53 from 17 votes

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Servings 8