The Best Way to Roast Butternut Squash

Is there a food that’s as much a fall staple as butternut squash? There are so many ways to prepare the orange squash, such as a bacon butternut squash side or a roasted butternut squash soup, but one of the best ways is to simply roast it in the oven. Here’s the best way to do it.

You need to preheat the oven to 425°F in order to get the perfectly caramelized crust. While your oven heats, cut the squash into little cubes. Coat with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if you like it spicy.

Next, place the squash over the baking sheet and make sure you don’t overcrowd it. Toss in the oven and let it roast for 40-50 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when you can easily pierce the squash with a fork.

That’s it – you now have perfectly roasted butternut squash that you can use as a side dish for various fall lunches and dinners!