Description
Creamy, caramelized, and subtly sweet, this Thanksgiving Butternut Squash is a cozy and easy holiday side dish. It’s perfect for fall dinners, Thanksgiving spreads, or a healthy snack idea. With maple butter glaze, toasted pecans, and spiced seasoning, it offers a balance of savory and sweet that fits in every fall recipe collection. Great for quick dinner ideas, autumn-inspired sides, and vegetarian dishes.
Ingredients
1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel and cut butternut squash into 1-inch cubes.
2. In a large bowl, toss the squash with olive oil, sea salt, cinnamon, cayenne, and black pepper until evenly coated.
3. Spread the squash on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden-brown.
4. While the squash roasts, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the maple syrup until combined and warm. Set aside.
5. Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2–3 minutes.
6. Remove roasted squash from oven. Drizzle with maple butter and gently toss to coat.
7. Sprinkle toasted pecans over the glazed squash and serve warm.
Notes
Make sure the squash cubes are evenly sized so they roast at the same rate.
Don’t overcrowd the pan or you’ll steam instead of roast—use two sheets if needed.
Warm the glaze gently so it stays glossy and doesn’t turn sticky or hard.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: thanksgiving side, roasted butternut squash, fall recipes, easy holiday dish, vegetarian side, maple glazed squash