23 Winter Squash Recipes, Including Casseroles, Sides, Soups, Apps, and Desserts They’re all cozy, comforting, and just right for dinner on a chilly evening. Close Credit: Johnny Fogg Whether your favorite is acorn or butternut, delicata or kabocha, we can all agree that winter squash is the perfect cold-weather ingredient. Our stellar selection of winter squash recipes will help you enjoy them all season long. These versatile vegetables (technically a fruit) take center stage in soups, salads, sides, pasta, stuffings, casseroles, and even desserts. Some of our recipes are for a specific winter squash, while others can be made with whichever squash you have on hand. 17 Acorn Squash Recipes for Fall Dinners and Holiday Feasts 01 of 23 Sausage Casserole With Cheesy Rice and Squash Credit: Murray Hall A colorful, hearty, crowd-pleasing dish, this sausage casserole packs the comforting textures and hearty flavors of stuffed squash into an easy casserole with sweet sausage, bell pepper, canned tomatoes, rice, and mozzarella. We use delicata, but any thin-skinned winter squash will work. View Recipe 02 of 23 Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Winter Squash With Cranberries Credit: David Malosh This colorful roasted vegetable side comes together quickly and cooks hands-off in the oven. Brussels sprouts, winter squash, and tart cranberries roast together on a sheet pan. Then, they get a spritz of orange juice and a sprinkle of fresh herbs just before heading to the table. View Recipe 03 of 23 Squash and Chocolate Spice Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Credit: Murray Hall Totally irresistible, this sheet cake is similar to a carrot cake because it uses grated winter squash rather than cooked squash puree which is the usual for baking. Chunks of semisweet chocolate and five-spice powder bring sweetness and a kick and contrast deliciously with the rich, tangy frosting. View Recipe 04 of 23 Spaghetti-Squash Shrimp Scampi Credit: Murray Hall Spaghetti squash stands in for the usual pasta in this healthy take on the much-loved entree. The long strands soak up the garlicky white wine sauce and pair wonderfully with the rich, buttery shrimp. View Recipe 05 of 23 Honeynut Maple Pie Credit: Murray Hall Dainty but flavor-packed, the honeynut squash is delicious roasted but have you tried it in pie? The squash mingles with maple syrup, nutmeg, and cloves in the silky filling of this chiffon-like pie and we use our go-to all-butter pastry for the crust. View Recipe 06 of 23 Crispy Squash Fries With Tahini-Yogurt Dip Credit: Murray Hall These chunky wedges of acorn, delicata, or carnival squash get a light, crackling batter that just happens to be gluten free. Enjoy them with our rich and creamy Tahini-Yogurt Dip as an appetizer or a side dish View Recipe 07 of 23 Squash and Mushroom Miso Soup Credit: Murray Hall It's rich and savory yet also light and satisfying. this mushroom miso soup is packed with chunks of sweet, robust kabocha squash, enoki mushrooms, and wakame seaweed. View Recipe 08 of 23 Baked Acorn Squash With Brown Sugar Credit: Grant Webster Easy, healthy, and delicious, there's a lot to like about this simple side dish. Here, the squash bakes until soft and caramelized (you need to flip it once and add the sugar), leaving you time to focus on the rest of dinner. View Recipe 09 of 23 Roasted Sausages With Cabbage and Squash Credit: Justin Walker You've probably heard of bangers and mash, but have you tried bangers and squash? Simply arrange quick-cooking sausages with kabocha squash and cabbage on a sheet pan, then roast and toss with a quick vinaigrette. View Recipe 10 of 23 Butternut Squash Soup With Coconut Milk and Ginger Credit: Bryan Gardner Vegan soup for the win! This creamy-tasting but dairy-free dish starts with roasted butternut squash and adds fresh ginger for a little heat and a swirl of coconut milk for creaminess. Garnish with toasted squash seeds for crunch. View Recipe 11 of 23 Acorn Squash With Mixed-Grain Stuffing Credit: Louise Hagger For a vegan entree or a hearty side for Thanksgiving or any night of the week, serve these acorn squash halves. They're stuffed with a delicious mix of wheatberries and millet plus mushrooms, spices, and golden raisins, with a bright pomegranate relish served on the side. View Recipe 12 of 23 Brown-Sugar Butternut-Squash Pie Credit: Will Anderson Roasted squash replaces the usual pumpkin in this seasonal custard pie, and a fishtail-braided crust lines the gorgeous outer edge. The cutouts on top are baked separately and scattered across the pie after baking. It takes a bit more time to put together, but it's sure to be the most stunning—and memorable—dessert on any autumn table. View Recipe 13 of 23 Coconut, Fish, and Pumpkin Stew Credit: Lennart Weibull Calabaza squash is such a staple of Caribbean cooking that it's also known as West Indian pumpkin. We love how it lends a deeply rich, creamy character to this warming, nicely spiced fish stew. View Recipe 14 of 23 Macaroni and Cheese With Butternut Squash Credit: Sang An Ricotta and pureed Butternut squash add extra creaminess to this classic, comforting dish with a twist. We guarantee it'll be a hit with grown-ups and children! View Recipe 15 of 23 Roasted Squash and Parsnip Soup Credit: Mikkel Vang Honeynut is a relatively recent cultivar in the winter squash family, bred precisely for its concentration of flavor. It looks like a diminutive butternut. Note that the larger squash will work well as a substitute if you can't find honeynut for this soup, which has a complex flavor and crisp, crunchy garnishes at the finish. View Recipe 16 of 23 Spaghetti Squash With Turkey Meatballs Spaghetti squash lives up to its name in this speedy dinner recipe. It reduces the carbs and pairs wonderfully with ground turkey meatballs for a comforting but healthy meal. View Recipe 17 of 23 Orecchiette With Butternut Squash and Sage Deliciously different, this easy weeknight pasta comes together in 40 minutes and is the perfect balance of cubes of sweet butternut squash, creamy ricotta, and fragrant fresh sage. Poppyseeds make a crunchy garnish. View Recipe 18 of 23 Chopped Winter Salad Credit: Kate Mathis Make the most of an abundance of autumn produce with a beautifully composed chopped salad. This one features roasted squash and mushrooms atop a bed of wintry bitter greens. It serves eight as a side dish or four for dinner. Leave off the feta to make it vegan-friendly. View Recipe 19 of 23 Honeynut Squash, Leek, and Brie Gratin Credit: Brie Goldman Sliced winter squash, leeks, broken lasagna noodles, chopped brie, and a touch of cream add up to a rich, creamy, over-the-top comfort food casserole. Add a green salad, and dinner is done. View Recipe 20 of 23 Simple Roasted Spaghetti Squash Credit: Standard Spaghetti squash is a culinary chameleon. Though it looks a lot like other squash when it's raw, it takes on a new character once cooked. Roasted whole and then split down the middle, the flesh is easily shredded into long strands. Seasoned with little more than salt, pepper, and either butter or oil, it makes a tasty side, but what really makes this a vegetable worth getting to know is its versatility. Try it in any number of other dishes. View Recipe 21 of 23 Butternut Squash and Sage Lasagna Layers of sage-flecked squash and rich, creamy ricotta serve as both filling and sauce would make a showstopper of a main course at a meatless Thanksgiving feast. View Recipe 22 of 23 Kabocha Squash Soup Credit: Martyna Szczesna Because winter squash famously takes well to flavor of all kinds, you can prepare it with seasonings that are as sweet and mild or hot and spicy as you like. Here, kabocha gets a nice kick from toasted dried chiles and ground spices (cinnamon and cumin). A sour cream garnish helps balance some of the heat; add just a drizzle or a few big dollops, depending on your preference. View Recipe 23 of 23 Roasted Acorn Squash With Pomegranate Glaze Credit: Victoria Pearson Pomegranate seeds and glaze add bright color and flavor to the acorn squash in this cheery side dish. View Recipe Explore more: Food & Cooking Recipes Seasonal Recipes Fall Recipes