Name: Roasted Butternut Squash Cubes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3 to 4 cups 1/2-inch butternut squash cubes (or 2 16-ounce bags); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons roasted vegetable seasoning

Recipe

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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

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.

What Does Roasted Butternut Squash Taste Like?

When roasted, butternut squash tastes sweet and savory with a caramelized flavor from the oven. It could be compared to a roasted sweet potato, but with a lighter and softer texture.

How to Cube Butternut Squash for Roasting

If you want to save time, go ahead and use those pre-cut squash cubes from the grocery store. There’s no difference in the flavor and that’s one less thing you have to prepare. 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. I've also found it helpful to make a small slice on one side, so it lays flat. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin.
Slice in half
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
Lay the cleaned squash halves, cut side down, onto the cutting board, and use the knife to separate the long neck from the bottom. Once you have the squash cut into sections, slice each section lengthwise, then slice crosswise to make ½-inch cubes.

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.

large sheet pan of roasted butternut squash cubes

How to Roast Butternut Squash Cubes

Place the cubes onto a lined baking sheet, drizzle 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. That’s all!

How to Season Roasted Butternut Squash

The savory-sweet flavor of butternut squash pairs well with a variety of spices so you can season it in many ways. My all-purpose roasted veggie seasoning makes a great go-to seasoning option for this recipe and other roasted veggies 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

Now that we have a fresh batch of roasted butternut squash cubes, let's put it to use. 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.

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.