{"id":432719,"date":"2025-10-15T16:57:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=432719"},"modified":"2026-02-10T19:54:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T12:54:27","slug":"thanksgiving-side-dishes-with-squash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-side-dishes-with-squash\/","title":{"rendered":"3+ Delicious Thanksgiving Side Dishes Featuring Squash That Will Wow Your Guests!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n        Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and delicious food. If you&#8217;re looking to impress your guests this year, why not add a twist to your traditional sides? Squash can be the star of the show, bringing warmth and flavor to your holiday table.\n    <\/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-squash\/#Roasted_Butternut_Squash_with_Maple_and_Sage\" >Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple and Sage<\/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-squash\/#Cheesy_Acorn_Squash_Gratin\" >Cheesy Acorn Squash Gratin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roasted_Butternut_Squash_with_Maple_and_Sage\"><\/span>Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple and Sage<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=\"Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple and Sage\" title=\"Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple and Sage\" \/><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:PaleTurquoise\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/roasted-butternut-squash-with-maple-brown-butter-1760468437.jpg\" alt=\"Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple Brown Butter\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kaleforniakravings.com\/roasted-butternut-squash-with-maple-brown-butter\/\" target=\"_blank\">Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple Brown Butter<\/a><\/strong> from Kalefornia Kravings<\/p>\n<p><small>Total Time: 50 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:OrangeRed\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/roasted-butternut-squash-with-maple-sage-brown-butter-1760468437.jpg\" alt=\"Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple Sage Brown Butter\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/againstallgrain.com\/2011\/11\/10\/brown-butter-sage-butternut-squash-refined-sugar-free\/\" target=\"_blank\">Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple Sage Brown Butter<\/a><\/strong> from Against All Grain<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4 (2 reviews). Total Time: 30 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\/maple-roasted-butternut-squash-1760468437.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>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>\n        Imagine sweet butternut squash roasted to perfection and drizzled with rich maple syrup and sprinkled with fresh sage. This dish is not just a feast for your taste buds; it\u2019s a delightful medley of sweet and savory that will have everyone coming back for seconds. The roasting technique caramelizes the sugars in the squash, making it tender and packed with flavor.\n    <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup pure maple syrup<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried sage)<\/li>\n<li>Optional: Crumbled feta cheese for topping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        What makes this dish truly special is its ability to balance flavors perfectly. The sweetness of the maple syrup enhances the natural flavor of the squash, while the sage adds an earthy aroma that is synonymous with fall. Not only is it a hit with family, but it also adds a pop of color to your Thanksgiving spread. Plus, it\u2019s so simple to whip up, leaving you more time to enjoy the festivities!\n    <\/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-glazed-butternut-squash-with-pecans-and-sage-1760468454.jpg\" alt=\"Maple-Glazed Butternut Squash with Pecans and Sage ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DCuF2ViJVoc\/\" target=\"_blank\">Maple-Glazed Butternut Squash with Pecans and Sage &#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\/roasted-butternut-squash-brown-butter-sage-labneh-dip-1760468454.jpg\" alt=\"roasted butternut squash &amp; brown butter sage labneh dip ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CxswbzbrVTQ\/\" target=\"_blank\">roasted butternut squash &amp; brown butter sage labneh dip &#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\/roasted-butternut-squash-with-orange-maple-walnuts-and-1760468454.jpg\" alt=\"Roasted Butternut Squash with Orange-Maple Walnuts and ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/ClPMdAVvJ2v\/\" target=\"_blank\">Roasted Butternut Squash with Orange-Maple Walnuts and &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(instagram.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cheesy_Acorn_Squash_Gratin\"><\/span>Cheesy Acorn Squash Gratin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/14057830\/pexels-photo-14057830.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Cheesy Acorn Squash Gratin\" title=\"Cheesy Acorn Squash Gratin\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Ylanite Koppens on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/a-cup-of-hot-tea-near-an-open-book-with-eyeglasses-on-a-wooden-surface-14057830\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Lime\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cheesy-winter-squash-gratin-1760468441.jpg\" alt=\"Cheesy Winter Squash Gratin\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bonappetit.com\/recipe\/cheesy-winter-squash-gratin\" target=\"_blank\">Cheesy Winter Squash Gratin<\/a><\/strong> from Bon Appetit<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.5 (62 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:BlueViolet\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/acorn-and-butternut-squash-gratin-casserole-1760468441.jpg\" alt=\"Acorn and Butternut Squash Gratin Casserole\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eatingeuropean.com\/acorn-and-butternut-squash-gratin-casserole\/\" target=\"_blank\">Acorn and Butternut Squash Gratin Casserole<\/a><\/strong> from Eating European<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.3 (12 reviews). Total Time: 1 h 10 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LawnGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/squash-gratin-1760468441.jpg\" alt=\"Squash Gratin\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/themodernproper.com\/squash-gratin\" target=\"_blank\">Squash Gratin<\/a><\/strong> from The Modern Proper<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (1 reviews). Total Time: 1 h 10 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>\n        If you\u2019re a fan of comforting, cheesy dishes, then this acorn squash gratin is going to blow you away! With layers of creamy cheese, tender squash, and a buttery breadcrumb topping, it\u2019s like a warm hug on a plate. The gratin method allows all the flavors to meld together beautifully, creating a rich dish that feels special but is surprisingly easy to make.\n    <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 medium acorn squashes, halved and seeds removed<\/li>\n<li>2 cups heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>1 cup shredded Gruy\u00e8re cheese<\/li>\n<li>1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese<\/li>\n<li>1 cup breadcrumbs<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons butter, melted<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<li>Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        This gratin is popular for its creamy texture and cheesy goodness that appeals to both kids and adults alike. The acorn squash provides a lovely, slightly nutty flavor that pairs wonderfully with the richness of the cheeses. Each bite is a delightful combination of textures, with the crispy breadcrumb topping giving a satisfying crunch. Serve it hot from the oven, and watch your guests\u2019 eyes light up as they take their first bite!\n    <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elevate your Thanksgiving feast with two irresistible squash side dishes that are sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":549441,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[19771],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-432719","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\/432719","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=432719"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/432719\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/549441"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=432719"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=432719"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=432719"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=432719"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}