Oh boy, this is definitely my favorite way to enjoy butternut squash.
Butternut squash fries! You can season these fries any way you’d like. Some ideas include:
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- creole seasoning
- chipotle powder
- cumin
- taco seasoning
- dried oregano
- sea salt
For this batch, I used a paprika/onion/black pepper blend from Penzey’s Spices, called Forward, along with a bit of sea salt.
Butternut Squash Fries
- Butternut Squash
- EVOO
- your choice of seasonings
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. First wash the butternut squash. After cutting into the squash, scoop out the seeds, and slice the squash into fries.
3. Lightly spray a pan with EVOO. Place the fries on the pan, and season with desired spices.
4. Bake the fries in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, and turn all the fries over and season again.
5. Place the pan back into the oven, and continue to bake for about 20 minutes longer.
These are fantastic! A great side dish. Or we ate them as a fun snack while watching some Sunday afternoon football.
Happy Monday and Go Bears!
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Oh man – those look fantastic! Butternut is my fav squash.
Hmmm, I wonder if I could fool my kids into eating squash this way?! Regardless, these look so yummy and something I need to remember to try.
I totally think you could! They are THAT good.
I absolutely LOVE that we posted about squash on the exact same day!
Great minds think alike!
I love butternut squash fries! One of my favorite ways to enjoy butternut squash too!
They look great! I never thought to make fries out of a squash! I tried making turnip fries once, but didn’t like how they turned out.
Go Bears!
You didn’t like turnip fries? I eat those all the time. I love ‘em. Parsnip fries are also delicious! So many “fries”!!!
Wow I feel so stupid but I didn’t know until this year that squash skin is edible. And I didn’t realize until this moment that so is the skin on butternut squash! These look delicious but I have so much trouble cutting uncooked squash–any tips?
Well, once I figured out that the skin is edible, I stopped spending time peeling it. In fact, for fries, we think its better to leave it on. Otherwise, I view it as a great arm workout. Or, I try and coerce Bob into helping. I’m sure Angus would do the same!
Great idea for butternut squash! I make sweet potato “fries” way too often and this is such a good alternative
These look delicious.. and I JUST got that spice in a carepackage yesterday! I was wondering what in the world i’d use it on.. now I know
Seriously? That’s awesome. Penzey’s spices are all REALLY good! Their Chili 9000 blend is one of my all-time favorites.
I have SO much butternut squash at home right now – trying these very soon! Yummmm.
I have so much squash in general! But I’m not complaining–I love it!
this is one of my most fav side dishes to make! I usually just do salt and pepper and EVOO spray!
I usually keep it simple, too. Then every time I wonder if it would be even more fantastic if I changed up the seasonings. Just to add a little twist to the usual . . .
What a gorgeous color! This is a great idea.
I LOOOOOOVE butternut squash fries!!!
I’m teaching a class on sustainable agricuture and we’re doing a group project. One group is supposed to improve on a “fast food” meal….so I usggested that they make butternut squash fries instead. BEFORE I read this post. And, I happen to have a huge butternut (among other winter squashes) and I have that Forward spice blend too. I love it.
No way! That’s too funny . . . you have it all! Aren’t they the best fries?!?