That’s why we have compiled this list of great Squash Recipes for you, so you’ll never have to wonder “how to cook this squash?” We’re covering all of the most common varieties of squash, and the variety of recipes will amaze you. From soups and casseroles, fritters and stuffed squash, to cookies and pancakes, you’ll find endless inspiration. Cook you way through all these Squash Recipes, and have fun!
1. Mediterranean Zucchini Boats
Let’s start this squash recipes collection with super healthy Zucchini. These Mediterranean Zucchini Boats are stuffed with herb seasoned ground beef and garnished with cherry tomatoes, pine nuts and feta. They’re a light and fresh version of this low carb favorite. Get the Recipe
2. Butternut Squash Blossom
This gorgeous Butternut Squash Blossom will be the new star on your Thanksgiving or Christmas spread. Not only will it be the prettiest dish on the table, the flavors are absolutely amazing with sweet and savory flavors. Get the Recipe
3. Southern Squash Casserole
This classic yellow Squash Casserole is a great every day side dish for your favorite Southern fare. Easy and delicious, this will be especially popular on your holiday spreads.
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4. Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
This Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe is a great fall dinner and would look gorgeous on any holiday spread! In addition to sausage, it has veggies and apples for a complex variety of flavors. Get the Recipe Check out our collection of favorite Acorn Squash Recipes!
5. Thanksgiving Kale Salad
Add some color and freshness to your Thanksgiving spread with this delicious kale salad. The wide array of flavors combine for a salad that tastes as beautiful as it looks. Get the Recipe
6. Zucchini Carrot Salad with Catalina Dressing
Quick, easy, tasty and nutritious. This spiralized zucchini carrot salad will add a whole new dimension to your salad repertoire. Get the Recipe
7.Shrimp Foil Packets with Summer Veggies
These Shrimp Foil Packets are a delicious healthy-ish meal with all your favorite summer veggies. Ready in just 12 minutes on your grill, campfire or even in the oven, this is great meal prep for all your future camp outs, Sunday cookouts, or simply great weeknight dinners. Get the Recipe
8. Caldo de Res (Mexican Beef & Vegetable Soup)
Let me introduce the classic Caldo cooked in many Latin countries… Caldo de Res, AKA Beef & Vegetable Soup. Melt in your mouth beef simmered for hours in a beautifully flavored, yet delicately tasty, bone broth with loads of varied colorful vegetables cooked to perfection… served in your biggest available bowl to accommodate all the goodies. Get the Recipe
9. Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Bake
This spaghetti squash lasagna bake tastes like a delicious pasta lasagna. The lasagna-inspired dish uses tofu ricotta and marinara sauce to combine flavors and make a delicious bake. You should try it for yourself. Get the Recipe @ minimalistbaker
10. Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash
You’ve got to try this recipe when squash is in season, especially during holidays. This roasted stuffed butternut squash is perfect for your Thanksgiving table. It’s stuffed with sausage, onions, garlic, kale, cranberries, pecans and apples and seasoned well with herbs. Such a crowd pleaser!! Get the Recipe @ paleorunningmomma
11. Summer Corn Zucchini White Bean Soup
This is one soup you can have on summer hot days. Why? It is loaded with summer bounties like corn and zucchini when they are at their BEST. This light and fresh bowl is full of flavors and a great vegetarian option for meatless nights. On the second thought, this would be great with the addition of some ground beef or turkey, too. Get the Recipe @ aberdeenskitchen
12. Baked Parmesan Zucchini
This zucchini side is wonderful. No need to deep fry or sauté. Simply cut the zucchini, sprinkle some parmesan and bake. Crispy, tender zucchini sticks are addictively good.
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13. Homemade Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Thanksgiving’s MUST dessert… Everyone’s favorite Holiday Pie… Pumpkin Pie!! It has flaky crust and creamy delicious pumpkin filling. Once you bake this, you will never buy any store made pumpkin pie. Get the Recipe @ dinneratthezoo
14. Thai Butternut Squash Soup
Now don’t you want to slurp this deliciousness away in no time? It’s gorgeous and delicious. This creamy, coconut milk based Thai inspired soup is the way to go if you like squash and Thai food. Top it with crunchy peanuts and fresh cilantro and you have one cozy bowl to cuddle up to. Get the Recipe @ cookingclassy Check out our collection of favorite Butternut Squash Recipes!
15. Grilled Acorn Squash Salad
No need to heat up the oven with this grilled acorn squash! It’s so easy, and the grill marks add so much flavor to the squash. Get the Recipe @ vindulge
16. Summer Vegetable Gratin
This beautiful, light casserole couldn’t be any easier. Just a few minutes of your work can get you a dish that is a juicy burst of flavors and textures. Colorful, pretty summer squash gratin is a big hit on your table. Get the Recipe @ thekitchn
17. Beef and Pumpkin Shepherd’s Pie
Now this is new, but it sounds delicious if you are pumpkin flavor fan. Mix pumpkin along with potatoes to make a creamy and yummy mash to top this shephard’s pie. Match it with the best cooked beef mixture. You are going to love this one. Get the Recipe @ cafedelites
18. Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
Another tasty recipe that’s also low-carb is this cheesy garlic parmesan spaghetti squash. The spaghetti squash is roasted and tossed with creamy cheese, garlic, fresh herbs, and more to bring out amazing flavors while staying low-carb. Get the Recipe @ thekitchn Check out our collection of favorite Spaghetti Squash Recipes!
19. Yellow Squash Tots with Garlicky Yogurt Dip
Looking for some great tasty snacks or appetizers with yellow squash? Try these fun yellow squash tots. They’re so delicious that no one will have any complaints eating more veggies this summer. Get the Recipe @ babaganosh
20. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes
These pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes are light, fluffy, and perfect for getting into the autumn season. With pumpkin, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, chocolate chips, butter, and more, these delicious pancakes are perfect for pumpkin lovers. Get the Recipe @ damndelicious
21. Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Now look at this decadent loaf. Moist and chocolatey zucchini bread loaded with chocolate chips. It’s easy to make and will become a regular in your dessert rotation! Get the Recipe @ modernhoney
22. Roasted Acorn Squash
If you love sweet flavors in your sides, try this roasted acorn squash recipe. It features maple syrup, brown sugar and cinnamon. It goes great with roasted meats, especially pork. Get the Recipe @ dinneratthezoo
23. One Pot Spicy Sausage Pumpkin Pasta
Make this savory pumpkin dish with sausages, spinach, pasta, cheese and lots of other great flavorings, all cooked in one pot. It comes out so delicious and can be made in less than 30 minutes. All win, win. Get the Recipe @ aberdeenskitchen
24. Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
For all the butternut squash and mac and cheese lovers… This is your dream come true. Seriously, mac and cheese made with butternut squash puree is simply brilliant. Creamy, rich and super delicious. Get the Recipe @ damndelicious
25. Roasted Yellow Squash
This one happens quick with just few handful of ingredients and a perfect side for so many main dishes. Now you can whip up a quick one when yellow squash is plenty everywhere in summer time. Get the Recipe @ jz-eats
26. Stuffed Acorn Squash with Wild Rice
Stuffed acorn squash with wild rice makes for a great meatless meal option. It also features mushrooms, spinach, red bell peppers and white beans to make for a nutrient packed dish. Get the Recipe @ simple-veganista
27. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Save this delicious treat for Fall season and Halloween get togethers. They are fluffy and light, made with pumpkin puree and loads of chocolate chips. Don’t miss out on these pumpkin flavors this coming Fall. Get the Recipe @ dinneratthezoo Check out our collection of favorite Pumpkin Recipes!
28. Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Chili
How about just 20 minute hands on prep time and let the crockpot cook for you tonight? This delicious and hearty chili is full of tender butternut squash, ground turnkey, black beans and kidney beans along with bell peppers. It’s a MUST for chilly winter nights. Get the Recipe @ damndelicious
29. Mexican Stuffed Zucchini Boats
These Mexican stuffed Zucchini Boats are a lighter version of your favorite stuffed squash. They’re a super satisfying way to get a tons of healthy veggies while watching your carbs. Get the Recipe @ thecookierookie
30. Summer Squash Sauté
Want to whip up something easy and quick? Look no further. This Easy One Skillet Summer Squash skillet Is made with Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, And Parmesan Cheese. So colorful and pretty. Yumm… Get the Recipe @ twopeasandtheirpod
31. Creamy Orzo Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash
Simple pasta taken up notch with a simple fall favorite ingredient… your favorite butternut squash. This is a great one pot meal option for meatless night, or you can pair this one any of your chicken dishes. This creamy orzo pasta gets mixed in with roasted butternut squash, kale, parmesan cheese and fresh sage. Get the Recipe @ vikalinka
32. Black Bean and Butternut Squash Casserole
This Black Bean and Butternut Squash Casserole is for you if you like Mexican food. It’s loaded with veggies and black beans and corn tortillas and jam packed with all your favorite Mexican flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners. Get the Recipe @ juliasalbum
33. Sweet Potato, Squash and Kale Buddha Bowl
This Buddha bowl is a super healthy, nutrient packed meal. It features, sweet potato, butternut squash, mushrooms, chickpeas and more! Get the Recipe @ thegirlonbloor
34. Beef Enchilada Stuffed Acorn Squash
This beef enchilada stuffed acorn squash is a real treat. These squash bowls are stuffed with Mexican spiced ground beef and topped with pico de gallo, avocado and cilantro. Yum! Get the Recipe @ thedefineddish
35. Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash
This shrimp scampi spaghetti squash is simply spectacular. It’s buttery and garlicky, and it has half the calories than if it was a normal pasta. It’s also covered in freshly grated parmesan. You have to try this one! Get the Recipe @ damndelicious
36. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
These pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are light and tender treats full of warm spices and plenty of chocolate chips. Pumpkin muffins make for a great dessert, after school snack or fall party treats. They’re loaded with gooey chocolate chips and plenty of pumpkin spice flavor. This is THE muffin recipe for all the pumpkin spice lovers. Get the Recipe @ dinneratthezoo
37. Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Squash
This chicken pesto spaghetti squash is super cheesy, and surprisingly low-carb. The chicken breasts, red onions, red peppers, pesto, and bocconcini cheese combine for a protein packed meal. Get the Recipe @ thegirlonbloor
38. Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini, Squash and Tomatoes
This sheet pan veggie dish is full of flavors with roasted zucchini, squash and tomatoes with garlic, parmesan cheese and herbs. Perfect colorful side that pairs well with chicken or beef. Get the Recipe @ cookingclassy
39. Slow Cooker Pumpkin Sausage Chili
Here’s a great cozy warmer for fall. Pumpkin Chili is loaded with white and black beans and Italian pork sausages. Plus, it has that pumpkin flavor so many go wild for when the temperatures start to dip. Get the Recipe @ aberdeenskitchen
40. Zucchini Fritters
We’re ending this amazing squash recipes collection with everyone’s favorite fritters… made with zucchini! These zucchini fritters are delicious and you can’t simply stop at one. So make a big stack and munch on… Get the Recipe @ damndelicious So there you go, forty amazing squash recipes. Now the question is, which one will you cook first? Pin or bookmark this collection so you always know where to find it. And be sure to subscribe to the GypsyPlate mailing list, we’re always cooking up new recipes for you! Check out some of our other recipe collections!Spaghetti Squash RecipesAcorn Squash RecipesCauliflower RecipesBrussels Sprouts RecipesSweet Potato RecipesPumpkin RecipesZucchini RecipesSpinach Recipes
