Butternut Squash Stuffing (Savory & Comforting Side Dish) - CookVella

This Butternut Squash Stuffing is a warm, hearty, and flavorful side dish perfect for fall dinners and holiday gatherings. Made with roasted butternut squash, crusty bread, herbs, and savory aromatics, this stuffing delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and savory richness.

Whether you’re serving it for Thanksgiving or a cozy family dinner, this easy stuffing recipe is comforting, satisfying, and packed with seasonal flavor.

Table of Contents

Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity	Notes
Butternut squash	3 cups	Peeled and cubed
Bread cubes	6 cups	Day-old or toasted
Olive oil	3 tablespoons
Onion	1 medium	Chopped
Celery	2 stalks	Chopped
Garlic	3 cloves	Minced
Vegetable broth	1 ½ cups
Eggs	2 large	For binding
Fresh sage	1 tablespoon	Chopped
Fresh thyme	1 teaspoon
Dried rosemary	½ teaspoon
Salt	1 teaspoon	Adjust to taste
Black pepper	½ teaspoon
Dried cranberries	½ cup	Optional sweetness
Chopped pecans or walnuts	½ cup	Optional crunch

Instructions

1. Roast the Butternut Squash

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.

2. Prepare the Bread

If not already dry, toast bread cubes in the oven for 10 minutes until slightly crisp.

3. Cook the Aromatics

In a large pan, heat remaining olive oil. Sauté onion and celery for 5–6 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.

4. Mix the Stuffing

In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, roasted squash, sautéed vegetables, herbs, cranberries, and nuts.

5. Add Liquid

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and vegetable broth. Pour over the stuffing mixture and gently toss until evenly moistened.

6. Bake

Transfer to a greased baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10–15 minutes until golden on top.