{"id":431816,"date":"2025-10-15T16:57:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=431816"},"modified":"2026-01-11T07:00:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T00:00:07","slug":"thanksgiving-side-dishes-with-butternut-squash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-side-dishes-with-butternut-squash\/","title":{"rendered":"6+ Best Butternut Squash Side Dishes to Delight Your Thanksgiving Table!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, thoughts of Thanksgiving feast begin to swirl around us. This year, why not add a splash of autumn flavor to your table with some butternut squash? It\u2019s sweet, versatile, and perfect for creating dishes that will make your guests come back for seconds!<\/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-side-dishes-with-butternut-squash\/#Maple-Glazed_Butternut_Squash\" >Maple-Glazed Butternut Squash<\/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-side-dishes-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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-side-dishes-with-butternut-squash\/#Butternut_Squash_and_Cranberry_Salad\" >Butternut Squash and Cranberry Salad<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maple-Glazed_Butternut_Squash\"><\/span>Maple-Glazed Butternut Squash<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\" title=\"Maple-Glazed Butternut Squash\" \/><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:Violet\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/maple-roasted-butternut-squash-1760461353.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). <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:White\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/maple-roasted-butternut-squash-1760461353-1.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). <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:CornflowerBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/maple-roasted-butternut-squash-recipe-1760461353.jpg\" alt=\"Maple-Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tastingtable.com\/1061045\/maple-roasted-butternut-squash-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\">Maple-Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe<\/a><\/strong> from Tasting Table<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (48 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Imagine tender pieces of butternut squash, caramelized to perfection with a sweet maple glaze. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the squash, and when paired with maple syrup, it creates a delightful flavor explosion that dances on your taste buds. The combination of the roasted squash with a touch of savory makes this dish a must-have for your Thanksgiving spread.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons maple syrup<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<li>Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This recipe is special because it\u2019s simple yet incredibly delicious. The roasting process not only enhances the flavor but also adds a beautiful caramelized finish that\u2019s hard to resist. Plus, the vibrant orange color of the squash adds a cheerful touch to your Thanksgiving table, making it not just tasty but visually appealing too.<\/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\/maple-roasted-butternut-squash-perfectly-sweet-and-1760461367.jpg\" alt=\"Maple Roasted Butternut Squash - Perfectly Sweet and ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=f7oyQT81BfM\" target=\"_blank\">Maple Roasted Butternut Squash &#8211; Perfectly Sweet and &#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\/maple-butternut-squash-side-dish-1760461367.jpg\" alt=\"MAPLE BUTTERNUT SQUASH SIDE DISH\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Lxl1u2h9gnM\" target=\"_blank\">MAPLE BUTTERNUT SQUASH SIDE DISH<\/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\/maple-roasted-butternut-squash-recipe-1760461367.jpg\" alt=\"Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/Zq1g4pFPxNg\" target=\"_blank\">Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/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:SandyBrown\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/butternut-squash-sage-risotto-1760461356.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). Total Time: 50 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Peru\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/butternut-squash-risotto-1760461356.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). Total Time: 55 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Tomato\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/roasted-butternut-squash-and-sage-risotto-with-pinenuts-1760461356.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). Total Time: 2 h 30 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a cozy, creamy side dish, this butternut squash and sage risotto will warm your heart. The creamy Arborio rice absorbs the flavors beautifully, while the addition of sage adds an earthy aroma that perfectly complements the sweetness of the squash. Stirring in some Parmesan at the end gives it a rich, comforting finish that everyone will love.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup Arborio rice<\/li>\n<li>1 medium butternut squash, diced<\/li>\n<li>4 cups vegetable broth<\/li>\n<li>1 small onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<li>Fresh sage leaves for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This dish stands out not just for its flavor but also for the technique behind it. The slow cooking of risotto allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a creamy texture that\u2019s simply irresistible. 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Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Brighten your Thanksgiving feast with a refreshing butternut squash and cranberry salad. The sweetness of the roasted squash pairs beautifully with tart cranberries, creating a balance that\u2019s both refreshing and festive. Toss in some nuts for crunch and a zesty dressing, and you have a salad that\u2019s as delightful to eat as it is to look at.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 medium butternut squash, cubed<\/li>\n<li>1 cup fresh cranberries (or dried cranberries)<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted<\/li>\n<li>4 cups mixed greens (like arugula or spinach)<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a healthy addition to your holiday meal. It\u2019s a crowd-pleaser that brings a pop of color to your table and is perfect for balancing out heavier dishes. The combination of flavors and textures is simply irresistible, making it a dish that everyone will remember.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elevate your Thanksgiving feast with three irresistible butternut squash side dishes that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests\u2014read on to find out how to make them!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":544377,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":3,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[19771],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-431816","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-appetizers","tag-thanksgiving-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/431816","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=431816"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/431816\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/544377"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=431816"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=431816"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=431816"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=431816"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}