17 Best Buttercup Squash Recipes We Adore

These sensational buttercup squash recipes are slightly sweet with a lovely smooth texture.

From soup to roasts, this sunny squash is a treat any day of the week.

Although it may sound similar to butternut and look a little like kombucha, buttercup squash is delicious in its own way.

It’s bright, tasty, and easy to incorporate with your favorite proteins, be it chicken, beef, or tofu.

So, why not expand your taste for winter squash with these buttercup squash recipes? You can thank me later!

Simple Roasted Buttercup Squash and More!

1. Roasted Buttercup Squash 

Roasting squash is a terrific way to get it nice and flavorful. It helps the natural sugars to caramelize, emphasizing the yumminess inside.

This squash gets golden brown and crispy on the edges, which is a beautiful contrast to the soft flesh.

It’s sweet, savory, and scrumptious. 

2. Maple Roasted Buttercup Squash 

This maple roasted buttercup squash is super easy and crazy flavorful.

In addition to the natural sugars, you’ll use maple syrup to take that caramelization to a whole new level.

Roasting buttercup squash is quick, effortless, and leaves you with something as tasty as can be.

3. Thai Buttercup Squash Soup 

Coconut and lime are classic Thai flavors, and they’re prominent in this brightly colored and flavorful soup.

And while those flavors are pretty intense, the sweetness of buttercup squash is a perfect match. 

This soup is creamy and jam-packed with fresh richness, plus a little bit of spice.

Don’t worry about the heat, though: the coconut and potatoes mellow everything out.

So this is ideal for a quick and tasty family meal.

4. Buttercup Squash and Carrot Soup 

This buttercup and carrot soup is effortless to make, and you’ll love all the healthy ingredients inside.

Rich, velvety, and super comforting, this is the perfect appetizer for a delicious holiday meal.

You can also make this ahead of time and enjoy it for lunch for a few days!  

5. Savory Buttercup Squash Soup With Sage 

Squash soup is always a winner, but it’s particularly comforting during the Fall and Winter months. 

To ensure it’s as tasty as possible, roast the buttercup squash before simmering with aromatics and chicken broth.

Then it all gets blended into a delightfully creamy soup.

I love to sprinkle grated parmesan on top of this soup. It adds the perfect amount of saltiness. 

6. Whole Roasted Buttercup Squash 

This roasted buttercup squash is a delicious and filling vegetarian dish for Wintertime.

It has a surprising amount of protein, thanks to a good helping of lentils. And though the seasonings are spicy, the sweet squash balances it out nicely.

Serve this with your favorite toppings or as a side dish to a hearty meat entree. 

7. Baked Buttercup Squash with Goat Cheese  

This delightful salad is like a bowl full of Fall.

Buttercup squash and goat cheese are the main stars, but the bright pop of pomegranate seeds is a spectacular addition. 

It’s easy to make despite the seemingly fancy ingredients, too.

With that in mind, it’s ideal for holiday parties or your next Thanksgiving feast. 

8. Vegetarian Stuffed Buttercup Squash 

This stuffed buttercup squash recipe is a delicious, show-stopping dish you crave again and again.

It works well as a vegetarian entree but can also be served as an appetizer or side dish. 

Stuffed with a beautiful medley of quinoa, dried fruit, veggies, and feta cheese, it’s bright, filling, and colorful.

9. Buttercup Squash Crumble Bars 

Let’s step away from savory sides and focus on the sweet. Because this is a sweet root veggie, after all.

So, like sweet potato and pumpkin, buttercup squash is fantastic to use in desserts like these crumble bars

Topped with chocolate chips and coconut, they also have a yummy walnut crust.

They’re not necessarily healthy, but they are a delicious and unique way to use seasonal ingredients. 

10. Easy Roasted Buttercup Squash Mash 

This creamy, velvety dish is comforting, sweet, and wonderfully healthy.

And since you’ll roast the squash whole, you don’t have to worry about cutting it when it’s raw. 

Once it’s roasted, mash it with some ricotta cheese and vanilla until it’s smooth and creamy.

Then top with some granola for an excellent crunchy breakfast or dessert.

11. Crispy Buttercup Squash Poppers 

These buttercup squash poppers are a fabulous appetizer for your next party or game day.

You’ll coat buttercup squash wedges in panko along with other flavorful ingredients. 

When they’re cooked, they’re creamy and smooth on the inside and insanely crunchy on the outside.

They’re pretty addictive, though, so be sure to make extra. Even the kids will come back for more!

12. Whole Roast Buttercup Squash 

This whole roasted buttercup squash is super easy to make, and it’s pretty darn tasty too!

Trying to cut open squash with thick skin is a difficult and sometimes dangerous task. Roasting them whole is an excellent solution to this problem.

Not only that, but this looks fantastic in the middle of the table.

13. Buttercup Squash Pie Bites 

I think these buttercup pies are so cute, and luckily, they’re super delicious to boot.

They’re also perfect for entertaining a crowd since you can make them in large batches. 

These pie bites have a crispy crust and a creamy, lightly spiced, sweet filling.

The crystallized ginger on top is a pleasant surprise that balances the pie’s sweetness beautifully.

14. Roasted Buttercup Squash Salad 

This is a simple and satisfying salad recipe that’s filled with flavor.

Use a seasonal salad base and top it with blue cheese, dried cranberries, and maple roasted buttercup squash.

You can even add kale, spinach, or arugula for extra flavor and vitamins. 

Balsamic vinaigrette is the ideal dressing for this salad because it’s sweet and tart.

That said, a quick lemon dressing would be yummy too.

15. Roasted Buttercup Squash with Apple Slaw 

This recipe is fun and has many contrasting flavors and textures.

You’ll start by quartering the buttercup squash before roasting, then fill each quarter with tangy apple slaw. 

The apples are crisp and refreshing, which is a wonderful contrast to the rich and caramelized squash. 

16. Cheesy Buttercup Squash Tortiglioni 

If you’re looking for a recipe to sneak some veggies into, this is it!

And don’t be put off by the name. Cheesy buttercup squash tortiglioni is basically macaroni and cheese.

Tortiglioni is the name of this particular pasta shape. So, if you can’t find it or have another pasta on hand, it’s okay to use that instead. 

This recipe is filled with creamy cheese, delicious squash, bright red bell peppers, and spinach.

Your kids will be so excited to have mac and cheese they won’t even notice the extra goodies.

17. Buttercup Squash & Smothered Pork Chops 

I’ve saved the best till last! I love this pork chop recipe.

The sweet, cheesy, mashed buttercup squash is pure decadence and the perfect pairing for savory, balsamic vinegar-coated pork chops. 

This complete meal is delicious, and the whole family will love it!