{"id":429606,"date":"2025-10-15T16:57:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=429606"},"modified":"2026-02-10T19:54:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T12:54:27","slug":"thanksgiving-recipes-with-butternut-squash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-recipes-with-butternut-squash\/","title":{"rendered":"3+ Easy Thanksgiving Recipes with Butternut Squash That Will Delight Your Guests!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the crisp autumn air settles in, the warm, earthy flavors of butternut squash become a delightful addition to any Thanksgiving feast. Imagine your guests&#8217; faces lighting up as they savor these comforting dishes, each bursting with seasonal goodness. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create culinary masterpieces that are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the palate!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Recipe List and Variations<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-recipes-with-butternut-squash\/#Butternut_Squash_and_Sage_Risotto\" >Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-recipes-with-butternut-squash\/#Maple-Glazed_Butternut_Squash_Wedges\" >Maple-Glazed Butternut Squash Wedges<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Butternut_Squash_and_Sage_Risotto\"><\/span>Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/5605538\/pexels-photo-5605538.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto\" title=\"Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Nataliya Vaitkevich on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/close-up-of-bread-sticks-and-pumpkin-soup-5605538\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightSlateGray\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/butternut-squash-sage-risotto-1760444424.jpg\" alt=\"Butternut squash &amp; sage risotto\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/butternut-squash-sage-risotto\" target=\"_blank\">Butternut squash &amp; sage risotto<\/a><\/strong> from BBC Good Food<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (596 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:IndianRed\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/butternut-squash-risotto-1760444424.jpg\" alt=\"Butternut Squash Risotto\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/butternut-squash-risotto\/\" target=\"_blank\">Butternut Squash Risotto<\/a><\/strong> from Love and Lemons<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (130 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Gainsboro\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/roasted-butternut-squash-and-sage-risotto-with-pinenuts-1760444424.jpg\" alt=\"Roasted butternut squash and sage risotto with pinenuts\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/food\/recipes\/roastedbutternutsqua_67878\" target=\"_blank\">Roasted butternut squash and sage risotto with pinenuts<\/a><\/strong> from BBC<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9 (24 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>This creamy risotto is a wonderful blend of sweet butternut squash and fragrant sage, offering a warm hug in a bowl. The technique of slowly stirring in broth allows the rice to absorb all the flavors, creating a rich, velvety texture that is simply irresistible. Perfectly cooked arborio rice combined with tender squash makes this dish a standout at your Thanksgiving table!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup arborio rice<\/li>\n<li>2 cups butternut squash, cubed<\/li>\n<li>4 cups vegetable broth<\/li>\n<li>1 medium onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>Fresh sage leaves, chopped<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What makes this risotto special is the beautiful balance of flavors. The sweetness of the roasted butternut squash pairs perfectly with the earthy notes of fresh sage, creating a dish that feels both comforting and sophisticated. Plus, the creamy texture of the risotto is elevated by the Parmesan cheese, making each bite a delightful experience. Your guests will be asking for seconds, and they might even try to steal the recipe!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/butternut-squash-sage-risotto-\ud83c\udf42-butternut-squash-1760444432.jpg\" alt=\"BUTTERNUT SQUASH + SAGE RISOTTO \ud83c\udf42 Butternut squash ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C0ULfNbKuUk\/\" target=\"_blank\">BUTTERNUT SQUASH + SAGE RISOTTO \ud83c\udf42 Butternut squash &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(instagram.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/creamy-butternut-squash-and-sage-risotto-restaurant-1760444432.jpg\" alt=\"Creamy Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto (RESTAURANT ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=h0AtRNjRKYg\" target=\"_blank\">Creamy Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto (RESTAURANT &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/you-must-taste-this-delicious-butternut-squash-risotto-with-1760444432.jpg\" alt=\"You must Taste this Delicious Butternut Squash Risotto with ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-9UU52ubphc\" target=\"_blank\">You must Taste this Delicious Butternut Squash Risotto with &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maple-Glazed_Butternut_Squash_Wedges\"><\/span>Maple-Glazed Butternut Squash Wedges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/5377562\/pexels-photo-5377562.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Maple-Glazed Butternut Squash Wedges\" title=\"Maple-Glazed Butternut Squash Wedges\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Nataliya Vaitkevich on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/pancakes-on-white-ceramic-plate-beside-a-cup-of-milk-5377562\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:DeepPink\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/maple-roasted-butternut-squash-1760444428.jpg\" alt=\"Maple Roasted Butternut Squash\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/toriavey.com\/maple-cinnamon-roasted-butternut-squash\/\" target=\"_blank\">Maple Roasted Butternut Squash<\/a><\/strong> from Tori Avey<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.8 (49 reviews). Total Time: 40 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:PowderBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/maple-roasted-butternut-squash-1760444428-1.jpg\" alt=\"Maple Roasted Butternut Squash\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/maple-roasted-butternut-squash\/\" target=\"_blank\">Maple Roasted Butternut Squash<\/a><\/strong> from Skinnytaste<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.8 (10 reviews). Total Time: 45 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Fuchsia\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/maple-glazed-roasted-butternut-squash-1760444428.jpg\" alt=\"Maple Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.throughherlookingglass.com\/maple-glazed-roasted-butternut-squash\/\" target=\"_blank\">Maple Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash<\/a><\/strong> from Through Her Looking Glass &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><small>Total Time: 45 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>These maple-glazed butternut squash wedges are a deliciously sweet and savory side dish that will have everyone coming back for more. Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness, while the maple syrup adds a touch of holiday cheer. Tossed with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, these wedges are not only tasty but also incredibly easy to make!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 large butternut squash, peeled and cut into wedges<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons maple syrup<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon nutmeg<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<li>Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This dish shines because of its simplicity and vibrant flavors. The combination of maple syrup with spices creates a glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven, resulting in crispy edges and tender centers. Plus, the bright orange color of the roasted squash adds a festive touch to your Thanksgiving spread, making it as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the taste buds. It\u2019s a surefire way to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Impress your guests this Thanksgiving with two deliciously simple butternut squash recipes that are sure to leave everyone asking for seconds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":549428,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":6,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[19771],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-429606","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-vegetables","tag-thanksgiving-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/429606","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=429606"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/429606\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/549428"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=429606"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=429606"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=429606"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=429606"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}