What are the best tips for cooking butternut squash?

Microwave 2 min to make peeling easier. Caramelizes beautifully at high heat. Pairs with sage, brown butter, and nutmeg.

How do you roast (cubed) butternut squash?

Roast (cubed) at 38–22 min. Toss with oil. Flip halfway. Golden and caramelized.

Roast (halved) at 55–40 min. Cut side down first 30 min, flip and season.

Air Fry at 18–15 min. Cubed. Shake halfway.

Steam at 8–12 min (cubed). For soup or purée.

Instant Pot at 8 min + quick release. Cubed. Perfect for mashing or soup.

vegetable

Peeled, seeded, cubed ¾″ or halved

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your temp

425°F

cook time

~26min

Low & slow 375°450° Hot & fast

✎ Toss with oil. Flip halfway. Golden and caramelized.