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Cutting a Butternut squash may seem confusing to some, but this post will walk you through all you need to know about butternut squash and How to Cut Butternut Squash.

Butternut squash, also known as butternut pumpkin, is such a delicious and versatile vegetable. It is a winter squash that is a beige-yellow color and is shaped like figure 8. Due to the round shape, it can seem difficult to cut. There are so many different ways to cook butternut squash whether you are making a savory or sweet recipe, but when it comes to cutting it, it may deter you! So don’t panic, I will be showing you a step-by-step process on how to cut a butternut squash like a pro.

How Does Butternut Squash Taste?

Butternut squash has a nutty sweet flavor to them. When cooked, their texture is similar to cooked sweet potatoes.

How to Pick Butternut Squash

Butternut squash is sold year-round but is in season in the winter and fall. Here’s how to select the best one at the store:

Avoid any squashes with green patches.
Look for butternut squash that is a darker shade of beige.
Uniformed in color.
Feels dense/heavy for its size.
The skin is matte and not shiny.

Here is How to Cut Butternut Squash

The images below will show you the step-by-step process of how to cut a butternut squash.

Slice off the top and bottom of the butternut squash.

image collage of peeling butternut squash, cutting it in half, and removing the seeds.

Lay the squash on its side and using a vegetable peeler, peel the squash from end to end.
Cut the squash in half.

Turn each half upright and split it down the middle.
Scoop out the seeds using a spoon.

collage image of cut up butternut squash on a cutting board.

Place them cut-side down and slice into your preferred thickness.
Then cut the slices into small cubes.

How to Store Butternut Squash

Store uncut butternut squash in a cool dark place like the basement or pantry where sunlight won’t speed up the ripening process. It should last for at least a month.

Once peeled and cut, the butternut squash has to be stored in the fridge. Place the cubes in an airtight container and store them for up to a week.

Ways to Cook Butternut Squash

Here are ways to cook butternut squash:

Boil them: You can boil cut-up butternut squash in a pot of water to use in soups and make it into puree.
Bake them: One of the easiest and best ways to prepare butternut squash. After you’ve cut the butternut squash up, place on a sheet pan, add some oil, salt and pepper, any additional seasoning, and bake at 350F for about 20 minutes. Stir them half way through. If you like butternut squash on the sweet side, 10 minutes in before turning them over, add either brown sugar, maple syrup, or honey. So good!
Saute them: You can cook butternut squash right on your stovetop in a pan with a little bit of salt, pepper, and oil.
Roast them: Have an outdoor grill? Slice your butternut squash and roast them over medium heat until they are cooked through. Season any way you like.
Air-fry them: With air fryers being so popular now who even uses their oven or fry anything? Pop your seasoned butternut squash in the air-fryer at 360 F for 8-10 mins.

Cut butternut squash on a cutting board.

Recipes Using Butternut Squash

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