Best Caramelized Butternut Squash Recipes

CARAMELIZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut off and discard the ends of each butternut squash. Peel the squash, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds. Cut the squash into 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-inch cubes and place them on a baking sheet. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. With clean hands, toss all the ingredients together and spread in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 45 to 55 minutes, until the squash is tender and the glaze begins to caramelize. While roasting, turn the squash a few times with a spatula, to be sure it browns evenly. Taste for seasonings and serve hot.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CARAMELIZED ONION TART

Steps:

• On a lightly floured surface roll out dough into a 12-inch round (about 1/8 inch thick). Fit dough into an 11-inch tart pan with a removable fluted rim. Freeze shell 15 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Line shell with foil and fill with pie weights or raw rice. Bake shell in middle of oven until edge is pale golden, about 20 minutes. Carefully remove foil and weights or rice and bake shell 10 minutes more, or until bottom is golden. Leave oven on. Cool shell in pan on a rack.
• Halve squash and scoop out seeds. Lightly brush each cut side with about 1 teaspoon oil and on a baking sheet roast squash, cut sides down, in middle of oven 40 minutes, or until soft.
• While squash is roasting, thinly slice onion and in a heavy skillet cook in 1/2 tablespoon butter and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
• Cool squash and scoop out flesh. In a food processor purée squash. Add whole egg, egg yolk, and cream and blend well. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and stir in cheeses, herbs, onion, salt, and pepper to taste. Pour filling into shell, smoothing top.
• In a small skillet melt remaining tablespoon butter and stir in bread crumbs until combined well. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture evenly over filling. Bake tart in middle of oven 40 minutes, or until filling is set. Cool tart in pan on rack 10 minutes and carefully remove rim.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, CARAMELIZED ONION AND SPINACH LASAGNA

Steps:

• Roast the butternut squash. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Place in roasting pan and drizzle with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Place in oven and cook until soft all the way through, about 1 hour. Set aside until cool. When cooled, remove skin and place in food processor. Purée until smooth, season with salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.
• To caramelize the onions: Place 3 tablespoons of olive oil in sauté pan. Heat until hot but not smoking; add onions. Toss to coat with oil. Turn heat down to medium and cook until onions are soft and browned, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
• Prepare a ricotta cheese mixture. Mix ricotta cheese, chopped rosemary, eggs, half the grated Parmesan and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
• Make a spinach Mornay sauce. Melt butter in a saucepan, add flour and stir. Cook 2 minutes. Add milk and stir until it comes to a boil. Add the rest of the grated Parmesan, the nutmeg and the defrosted spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Assemble the dish. Spray a 9" x 13" pan with cooking spray. Spread 1 cup of the spinach sauce on the bottom of the pan. Cover with a layer of fresh pasta sheets. Spread half of the roasted butternut squash on top of the pasta sheets. Top with another layer of pasta sheets. Spread ricotta cheese mixture on top of pasta sheets, and spread caramelized onion on top of ricotta mixture. Cover with an additional layer of pasta sheets. Top with the other half of the butternut purée and then another layer of pasta. Finish by using the rest of the spinach Mornay sauce for the top layer. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Uncover and cook for 15 minutes more.

CARAMELIZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Cut off the ends of each butternut squash and discard.
• Peel the squash and cut in half lengthwise.
• Using a spoon, remove the seeds.
• Cut the squash into 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" cubes (large and uniform is best), and place them on a baking sheet.
• Add the melted butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
• With clean hands, toss all of the ingredients together and spread out in a single layer on the baking sheet.
• Roast for 45 minutes to 55 minutes, until the squash is tender and the glaze begins to caramelize.
• Turn the squash while roasting a few times with a spatula to be sure it browns evenly.
• Adjust seasonings if needed.
• Serve hot.
• Enjoy!

CARAMELIZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over high heat. Cook and stir squash in hot oil until completely browned, about 10 minutes. Stir onion, butter, sea salt, and cracked white pepper into the squash; cook and stir together until the onions are completely tender and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
• Pour chicken broth and honey over the mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the squash is tender, about 5 minutes.
• Pour the mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid in place; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth.
• Stir cream, nutmeg, salt, and ground white pepper into the soup to serve.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CARAMELIZED ONION TART

Steps:

• Using a prepared pie crust or your favorite crust recipe. On a lightly floured surface roll out dough into a 12-inch round (about 1/8 inch thick).
• Fit dough into an 11-inch tart pan with a removable fluted rim.
• Freeze shell 15 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Line shell with foil and fill with pie weights or raw rice.
• Bake shell in middle of oven until edge is pale golden, about 20 minutes.
• Carefully remove foil and weights or rice and bake shell 10 minutes more, or until bottom is golden.
• Leave oven on.
• Cool shell in pan on a rack.
• Halve squash and scoop out seeds.
• Lightly brush each cut side with about 1 teaspoon oil and on a baking sheet roast squash, cut sides down, in middle of oven 40 minutes, or until soft.
• While squash is roasting, thinly slice onion and in a heavy skillet cook in 1/2 tablespoon butter and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
• Cool squash and scoop out flesh.
• In a food processor purée squash.
• Add whole egg, egg yolk, and cream and blend well.
• Transfer mixture to a large bowl and stir in cheeses, herbs, onion, salt, and pepper to taste.
• Pour filling into shell, smoothing top.
• In a small skillet melt remaining tablespoon butter and stir in bread crumbs until combined well.
• Sprinkle bread crumb mixture evenly over filling.
• Bake tart in middle of oven 40 minutes, or until filling is set.
• Cool tart in pan on rack 10 minutes and carefully remove rim.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, GORGONZOLA AND

Steps:

• 1. Toss the butternut squash with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• 2. Roast the squash in a preheated 350F oven until tender, about 30-40 minutes and set aside.
• 3. Meanwhile, heat the oil and melt the butter in a pan.
• 4. Add the onion and cook on low until caramelized, about 40-60 minutes.
• 5. Add the garlic and saute for a few minutes and set aside.
• 6. Melt the butter in a pan and let it brown.
• 7. Add the sage leaves and saute until crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
• 8. Add everything to the pan and toss in the browned butter to coat and remove from heat when the gorgonzola starts to melt.

VEGAN PIZZA WITH APPLE, BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Make the garlic white bean purée by blending the beans, oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper in a food processor. Add water, as needed, until a smooth consistency forms. Set aside. Can be made two days in advance.
• In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-low heat and sauté onions until soft and lightly caramelized, about 15 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
• While the onions are cooking, toss remaining 2 tablespoons oil with squash and season generously with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large-rimmed baking sheet and roast for 30 to 35 minutes until squash is fork-tender, turning once or twice with a spatula. Remove from oven and set aside. Turn heat up to 450 degrees.
• Prepare pizza. Brush a large-rimmed baking sheet (approximately 9 by 13 inches) with oil. Stretch homemade or store-bought pizza dough into a rectangle and fit it into the prepared baking sheet (You can also use a 14-inch or 16-inch round pizza pan if you have one). Spread a layer of the garlic white bean purée evenly over the rolled-out dough. (You may not want to use all of it.) On top of the dough, arrange the spinach, caramelized onions, roasted butternut squash and apple slices. Season with salt and pepper, and brush the edges of the crust with olive oil.
• Bake at 450 degrees for about 15 to 20 minutes, rotating midway, until the crust is slightly browned or golden. Let cool, slice and serve.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT-SQUASH SOUP WITH CAULIFLOWER, CARAMELIZED ONION, AND RAISIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring squash, 1 cup cauliflower, water (or low-sodium chicken stock), and jam to a boil.Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Seasonwith salt and pepper andgarnish with cauliflower florets. Servewith bread spreadwith raisin vinaigrette.

ORZO WITH CARAMELIZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BACON

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook orzo according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir squash and onion in bacon drippings until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add beans and garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Drain orzo; stir into squash mixture. Add butter, garlic salt, pepper and reserved bacon; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CARAMELIZED ONION PIZZA WITH GORGONZOLA AND CRISPY SAGE

Steps:

• 1. Toss the butternut squash with the olive oil. 2. Roast the squash in a preheated 350F oven until tender, about 30-40 minutes and set aside. 3. Heat the oil and melt the butter in a pan. 4. Add the onion and cook on low until caramelized, about 40-60 minutes. 5. Add the garlic and saute for a few minutes and set aside. 6. Melt the butter in a pan. 7. Add the sage leaves and saute until crispy, about 2-3 minutes. 8. Spread the onions over the pizza dough followed by the butternut squash and the cheeses. 9. Bake in a preheated 500F oven until golden brown on top, about 5-10 minutes. 10. Place the sage leaves on top.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CARAMELIZED ONION GALETTE

Steps:

• Make pastry: In a bowl, combine the flour and salt. Place the butter in another bowl. Place both bowls in the freezer for 1 hour. Remove the bowls from the freezer and make a well in the center of the flour. Add the butter to the well and, using a pastry blender, cut it in until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Make another well in the center. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lemon juice and water and add half of this mixture to the well. With your fingertips, mix in the liquid until large lumps form. Remove the large lumps and repeat with the remaining liquid and flour-butter mixture. Pat the lumps into a ball; do not overwork the dough. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Prepare squash: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Peel squash, then halve and scoop out seeds. Cut into a ½-inch dice. Toss pieces with olive oil and a half-teaspoon of the salt and roast on foil lined (for neatness sake) sheet for 30 minutes or until pieces are tender, turning it midway if your oven bakes unevenly. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Caramelize onions: While squash is roasting, melt butter in a heavy skillet and cook onion over low heat with the remaining half-teaspoon of salt and pinch of sugar, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly golden brown, about 20 minutes. Stir in cayenne.
• Raise the oven temperature to 400 degrees. Mix squash, caramelized onions, cheese and herbs together in a bowl.
• Assemble galette: On a floured work surface, roll the dough out into a 12-inch round. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet. Spread squash, onions, cheese and herb mixture over the dough, leaving a 1 1/2-inch border. Fold the border over the mushrooms and cheese, pleating the edge to make it fit. The center will be open.
• Bake until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven, let stand for 5 minutes, then slide the galette onto a serving plate. Cut into wedges and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place butternut squash in a baking dish dish, cut-side down. Fill baking dish with 1/2 inch of water.
• Roast squash in the preheated oven until tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Add more water to the baking dish, if necessary, while roasting. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon of water to release the caramelized bits from the bottom of the skillet, if necessary.
• Meanwhile, place pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat and toast, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• Once butternut squash is cool enough to handle, remove skin and dice into 1-inch pieces.
• Combine squash, caramelized onions, toasted pine nuts, feta cheese, mint, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss salad to combine all ingredients, then transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar to serve, if desired.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CARAMELIZED ONION PIZZA WITH GORGONZOLA AND CRISPY FRIED SAGE

Steps:

• Toss the butternut squash with the olive oil.
• Roast the squash in a preheated 350F/180C oven until tender, about 30-40 minutes and set aside.
• Heat the oil and melt the butter in a pan.
• Add the onion and cook on low until caramelized, about 40-60 minutes.
• Add the garlic and saute for a few minutes and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a pan.
• Add the sage leaves and saute until crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
• Spread the onions over the pizza dough followed by the butternut squash and the cheeses.
• Bake in a preheated 500F/260C oven until golden brown on top, about 5-10 minutes.
• Place the sage leaves on top.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CARAMELIZED ONION GALETTE

Steps:

• First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Next, prepare the squash by peeling, cut in half and remove the seeds. Then cut in to 1/2 inch cubes.
• Toss the squash with olive oil and a half teaspoon salt and roast for 30 minutes or until pieces are tender. Set aside to cool slightly or make the day ahead.
• Cut the onion into half, then thinly slice so you have "moon shapes".
• Melt butter in a heavy skillet (if not using non-stick may need additional butter). Turn heat to low and add onion, half teaspoon salt, and the sugar. Stir occasionally, until soft and lightly golden brown, about 20 minutes.
• Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees.
• Mix roasted squash, caramelized onion, swiss cheese, sage, and pepper. Optional - stir in a cooked protein like sausage or chicken.
• Roll out pie dough on a sheet of parchment paper until 12 inches round. Spread mixture on dough, leaving a 1 1/2 inch border.
• Fold the dough border over the mixture, pleating the edge as you go and leaving the center open.
• Bake until golden brown, 30 - 40 minutes. Remove from oven, let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, CARAMELIZED ONION & SPINACH LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine squash, 1 tablespoon oil, sage, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat. Arrange squash mixture on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425°F for 30 minutes or until squash is tender. Cool slightly; peel garlic. Place squash and garlic in a bowl; partially mash with a fork. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, and sauté for 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; continue cooking for 20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Place onion in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water and spinach to Dutch oven; increase heat to high. Cover and cook 2 minutes or until spinach wilts. Drain in a colander; cool. Squeeze excess liquid from spinach. Add spinach to onions. Heat 4 1/2 cups milk, bay leaf, and thyme in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Let stand for 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf and thyme. Return pan to medium heat. Combine remaining 1/2 cup milk and flour in a small bowl. Add to pan, stirring with a whisk until blended. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 1/4 cups cheese, red pepper, and nutmeg. Spread 1/2 cup milk mixture in bottom of a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange 3 noodles over milk mixture; top with half of squash mixture, half of spinach mixture, and 3/4 cup milk mixture. Repeat layers, ending with noodles. Spread remaining milk mixture over noodles. Bake at 425°F for 30 minutes, and remove from oven. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Preheat broiler. Broil 2 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CARAMELIZED ONION PIZZA

Steps:

• 1. Toss the butternut squash with olive oil. 2. Roast the squash in a preheated 350 degree oven until tender, about 30-40 minutes, then set aside. 3. Heat oil and melt the butter in a pan. 4. Add the onion and cook on low until caramelized, about 40-60 minutes. 5. Add garlic and saute for a few minutes and set aside. 6. Melt butter in a pan. 7. Add sage leaves and saute until crispy, about 2-3 minutes. 8. Spread the onions over the pizza dough, followed by the squash and the cheeses. 9. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 500 degrees until golden brown on top, about 5-10 minutes. 10. Place sage leaves on top.

CARAMELIZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• In a large, heavy pot, stir the water, brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks together until the sugar dissolves. Add the butternut squash and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the liquid is reduced and syrupy, and the squash is very tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
• Place the reserved seeds in a colander and rinse to remove any pulp. Dry thoroughly on paper towels. Heat an 8-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the squash seeds and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool completely before using.
• Remove the cinnamon sticks from the squash and discard. Let the squash cool slightly and serve warm or at room temperature with the toasted seeds.

CARAMELIZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH GEMS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F.
• Peel squash, cut in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Cut the squash into 1" to 1 1/2" cubes (large and uniform is best), and place in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil over the chunks and toss them around with your hands to evenly distribute the oil.
• Mix brown sugar, (if using) salt and pepper together and sprinkle it over the squash pieces. Toss around again to evenly distribute the seasoning. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and spread squash in a single layer.
• Roast for 40-45 minutes, until the squash is tender and the glaze begins to caramelize, turning a few times to ensure even browning. Serve.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Place squash in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. In a large bowl, combine spinach and cheese; set aside., In a large dry skillet, heat pumpkin seeds over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or just until seeds are golden brown, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Add oil to seeds; toss to coat. Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar and salt. Cook and stir until brown sugar is melted and seeds are coated. Cool on waxed paper., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Drizzle over spinach mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a serving platter. Top with squash; sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.