Vegetable Squash Winter Squash Butternut Squash Butternut Squash Butter 5.0 (3) 3 Reviews This Butternut Squash Butter is a cozy, autumn-inspired spread that’s naturally sweet and velvety smooth. Roasted butternut squash is blended with fresh herbs and roasted garlic for a flavor that brings on a taste of fall. It’s delicious spread on toast or served alongside cheese and crackers. By Isabelle Easter Isabelle Easter Isabelle Easter is the Test Kitchen Fellow for People Inc.’s 2025-2026 fellowship program. She has been passionate about all things food-related from a young age, enjoying participating in bake sales and contributing to family dinners. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 27, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Jump to recipe Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings: 16 Nutrition Profile: No Added Sugar Sesame-Free Low-Carb Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts This easy spread can be used on crackers, toast or even steak for a fall-forward flavor. Butternut squash contains fiber and antioxidants that may help lower risk of heart disease.Roasting the garlic with the squash delivers deeper sweetness and savory flavor. Photographer: Brittney Cottrell, Food stylist: Isabelle Easter, Prop stylist: Keoshia McGhee. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings 2 cups chopped peeled butternut squash 2 large cloves garlic, unpeeled 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme 1¼ teaspoons salt, divided ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature Toasted whole-wheat country bread slices for serving (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 400ºF. Toss 2 cups squash and 2 garlic cloves with 1 tablespoon each oil, sage and thyme and 1 teaspoon salt on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until the squash is fork-tender and slightly browned, about 30 minutes, flipping halfway through. Set aside until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Photographer: Brittney Cottrell, Food stylist: Isabelle Easter, Prop stylist: Keoshia McGhee. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins (discard skins) and transfer to a mini food processor (a regular food processor will also work). Add the roasted squash, ½ cup butter and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt; process until smooth and whipped, about 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Serve with toast, if desired. Photographer: Brittney Cottrell, Food stylist: Isabelle Easter, Prop stylist: Keoshia McGhee. EatingWell.com, August 2025 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 67 Calories 7g Fat 2g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Serving Size about 1 Tbsp. Calories 67 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 2g 1% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 0g Added Sugars 0g 0% Protein 0g 1% Total Fat 7g 8% Saturated Fat 4g 19% Cholesterol 15mg 5% Vitamin A 142µg Vitamin C 4mg 5% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 1mg 4% Folate 5µg Vitamin K 2µg Sodium 167mg 7% Calcium 12mg 1% Iron 0mg 1% Magnesium 7mg 2% Potassium 66mg 1% Zinc 0mg 0% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.