Recipe

Roasted butternut squash cubes tossed with olive oil, salt, and seasonings are sweet, salty, and have a golden caramelized flavor you can only get from the oven.

I'll share all the details on this winter vegetable with step-by-step directions on how to make roasted butternut squash cubes in the oven and serve them for family dinners.

roasted butternut squash cubes on a baking sheet

Oven-roasted Butternut Squash Cubes

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While I like to enjoy baked butternut squash year-round, the fall and winter months are when it is in season and abundant. Naturally, around this time, I like to break out all my butternut squash dishes.

Even though roasted butternut squash cubes are not a complicated dish, they are full of flavor and sure to impress. This side yields such yummy, addictive results you'll be looking for any excuse to add it to a meal.

How to Roast Butternut Squash Cubes

If you want to save time, go ahead and use those pre-cut squash cubes from the grocery store. Otherwise, you will need a heavy cutting board and a sharp knife:

Prep.
Remove about ¼-inch off the base and stem of the squash. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin. Stand the squash upright and make sure it doesn’t wobble. Using the knife, slowly start at the top center and slice straight through to the bottom.
Scoop.
Use a large spoon to scoop out the seeds and stringy flesh from the squash.
Cube.
With the knife, separate the long neck from the bottom. Then, slice each section lengthwise, then slice crosswise to make ½-inch cubes.
Roast.
Drizzle the butternut squash cubes with olive oil, add the seasonings, and toss to combine. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in a preheated oven to 400F or until the squash is golden brown and fork-tender.

If peeling and cubing a 3 lb squash, you’ll end up with about 4 cups of ½-inch cubes, adding 1 cup for each additional pound.

How to Season Roasted Butternut Squash

The savory-sweet flavor of butternut squash pairs well with a variety of spices. My all-purpose roasted veggie seasoning makes a great option for this recipe or you can try one of these combinations below:

Italian: ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning + ½ teaspoon garlic powder + ½ teaspoon salt
Sweet: ½ teaspoon cinnamon + ½ teaspoon salt + a drizzle of maple syrup over cooked butternut squash
Thanksgiving: ½ teaspoon dried sage + ½ teaspoon rosemary + ½ teaspoon garlic powder + ½ teaspoon salt
Southwest: ½ teaspoon cumin + ½ teaspoon paprika + ½ teaspoon oregano + ½ teaspoon salt

How to Use Roasted Butternut Squash Cubes

It can be enjoyed as a delicious side dish, or topped over salads, power bowls, and even tacos. You can turn these cubes into an easy meal prep item and serve them over a bowl of savory oats, with other roasted fall vegetables, or make them a side for roasted chicken.

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Roasted Butternut Squash Cubes

Servings: 4 servings

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 35

Roasted butternut squash cubes tossed with olive oil, salt, and seasonings are sweet, salty, and have a golden caramelized flavor you can only get from the oven.