This roasted butternut squash recipe is a healthy fall side dish that’s easy to make with only 5 ingredients! Baked butternut squash is slightly sweet, creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside with a touch of cinnamon - a perfect holiday side dish!
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet, set aside.
Peel, deseed and dice a butternut squash, cutting it into about 1” cubes.
Place butternut squash cubes in a large bowl.
Drizzle melted butter and olive oil over the butternut squash, stir until squash cubes are evenly coated.
Sprinkle cinnamon and sea salt over the squash, stir until ingredients are evenly distributed.
Spread oiled and seasoned squash cubes in a single even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
After 20 minutes, or once the squash just starts to brown and is soft, drizzle maple syrup over the squash and stir until it’s evenly distributed.
Roast for another 10-15 minutes or until the squash is golden-brown and soft.
Serve warm with (optional) chopped fresh herbs like parsley or rosemary.
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Ingredient Substitution Notes
Butternut Squash. I recommend using fresh butternut squash to make this recipe! You can save time (peeling/chopping) and purchase pre-cut fresh squash in the produce department of most grocery stores.
Butter/Olive oil. I love the butter/olive oil combo for flavor. You need 2 TBS total of fat, you can use all butter, all olive oil or substitute canola or avocado oil!
Cinnamon. Choose high-quality ground cinnamon for the best flavor. You can also add a dash of nutmeg.
Maple Syrup. Honey can be used in place of maple syrup, however I recommend using syrup for the best flavor.
StoreStore any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat
In the microwave. heat for 30-60 seconds until warmed through. The squash won't be as crispy as it was fresh from the oven, but it still tastes great.
In the oven. Re-crisp and reheat the cinnamon butternut squash in the oven set to 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes, or until warmed through.