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How to Cook Butternut Squash in the Crockpot

How to Cook Butternut Squash in the crockpot. It's so much easier to cook your butternut squash this way! How many times would your dinner prep be easier if you already had a cooked squash? More of a how-to than a recipe, but the post gives recipes ideas on what to do with the cooked squash. P.S. cutting through a butternut squash is so much easier when it's already cooked!

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Do you ever have those moments where you wonder why you didn’t think of something sooner?  A how-did-I-even-function-before-this-epiphany moment? That happened to me this week.  Yes, I’m being dramatic.  But learning that I could cook butternut squash in the crockpot was a game-changer for me.

Imagine the possibilities!

I can have an already cooked butternut squash ready at dinnertime.  So many recipes just became a thousand times easier. And quicker.  Make sure you read through to the end of this post because I’m going to share with you some fabulous recipes you can make once you have your slower-cooker-cooked squash!

I have a feeling my family is going to get sick of butternut squash real quick because I loooove it, but the time it takes to cook it holds me back from making it as much as I’d like.  No longer!

This isn’t so much a recipe post as a let-me-show-you-how-stinkin’-easy-this-is post.  Let your crockpot do the work for you.  Here’s how you do it.

Step 1:  Cover your butternut squash in foil. 

Step 2:  Put the foil-covered butternut squash in your slow cooker (crockpot) and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, depending on the size of your squash.  

How to Cook Butternut Squash in the crockpot. It's so much easier to cook your butternut squash this way! How many times would your dinner prep be easier if you already had a cooked squash? More of a how-to than a recipe, but the post gives recipes ideas on what to do with the cooked squash. P.S. cutting through a butternut squash is so much easier when it's already cooked!The squash pictured was cooked on high for 3 hours.  Notice there’s just a little bit of water from the cooking–barely any clean up at all!

Step 3:  Allow the squash to cool and remove the tin foil.

How to Cook Butternut Squash in the crockpot. It's so much easier to cook your butternut squash this way! How many times would your dinner prep be easier if you already had a cooked squash? More of a how-to than a recipe, but the post gives recipes ideas on what to do with the cooked squash. P.S. cutting through a butternut squash is so much easier when it's already cooked!

Step 4:  Cut the top stem off of the butternut squash.

How to Cook Butternut Squash in the crockpot. It's so much easier to cook your butternut squash this way! How many times would your dinner prep be easier if you already had a cooked squash? More of a how-to than a recipe, but the post gives recipes ideas on what to do with the cooked squash. P.S. cutting through a butternut squash is so much easier when it's already cooked!

Step 5:  Cut the butternut squash in half length-wise. 

How to Cook Butternut Squash in the crockpot. It's so much easier to cook your butternut squash this way! How many times would your dinner prep be easier if you already had a cooked squash? More of a how-to than a recipe, but the post gives recipes ideas on what to do with the cooked squash. P.S. cutting through a butternut squash is so much easier when it's already cooked!

It is so much easier to cut through a cooked squash!

Step 6:  Scoop the seeds out of the butternut squash. 

How to Cook Butternut Squash in the crockpot. It's so much easier to cook your butternut squash this way! How many times would your dinner prep be easier if you already had a cooked squash? More of a how-to than a recipe, but the post gives recipes ideas on what to do with the cooked squash. P.S. cutting through a butternut squash is so much easier when it's already cooked!Now you are ready to use your cooked butternut squash!  What to do with it? Here are some tasty ideas:

Butternut Squash Rice Bowl

Butternut squash rice bowl recipeButternut Squash Soup with Ginger and Lime

This Roasted Butternut Squash soup with Ginger and Lime is so flavorful! One of the best soups I've made! Roast your squash ahead of time and this is super quick, too. Healthy, easy recipe.

Butternut Squash SmoothieDRINK your vegetables with this Butternut Squash Smoothie recipe! There is a delicious, healthy smoothie that is filled with fall flavors! Perfectly spiced, and sweetened with dates and maple syrup. So good!!

Vegan Butternut Squash and White Bean Enchiladas

vegan butternut squash and white bean enchiladasEnjoy your butternut squash!  Please feel free to share your favorite butternut squash recipe in the comments.  I’d love to see them!

How to Cook Butternut Squash in the crockpot. It's so much easier to cook your butternut squash this way! How many times would your dinner prep be easier if you already had a cooked squash? More of a how-to than a recipe, but the post gives recipes ideas on what to do with the cooked squash. P.S. cutting through a butternut squash is so much easier when it's already cooked!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  2. Lois says

    I love the idea of using the crock pot for this! I agree with those who have said they hate the peeling process. I have been baking mine in the oven, BUT I’ll bet that using the crock pot uses less electricity, and I am all for that!!! Thanks for this tip.

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  3. Daisy says

    I often cook squash for my children but I don’t know how to process it well. I see that cooking it in The Crockpot makes it more delicious. It looks great! I will try.

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  4. Sarah says

    i really like squash. It is very good for our health but i don’t know how to cook it deliciously. I will try this way.
    they seem to be good.

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  6. Kristin says

    This is seriously life changing. I live squash but peeling it was always such a deterrent. LOVE this method!

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  9. Michelle says

    I’m pretty sure foil is not necessary. I’ve done it often without. I’ve always put a little water in the bottom, but I kind of don’t think that’s necessary now that I see your way. Next time I won’t!

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