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Home » Recipes » How To Cook A Whole Butternut Squash In The Slow Cooker

How To Cook A Whole Butternut Squash In The Slow Cooker

January 30, 2017 by Ciara Attwell, Updated November 8, 2021

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Did you know that you can cook a whole butternut squash in the slow cooker or crockpot? Super simple and it saves all that hassle trying to cut it raw!

whole raw butternut squash in a slow cooker

I love butternut squash. It’s probably one of my favourite vegetables at the moment and I’m always trying to find new ways to use and of course to get the kids to eat it! 

But peeling and chopping a raw squash can be an absolute nightmare!

I’ve had many near-misses where I’ve nearly lost a finger as the skin and the flesh is so tough to cut through.

I’m using my slow cooker for so many things at the moment so I thought why not trying cooking a whole butternut squash in it?!

It was so easy. You literally just pop the squash in and cook it on low for 5 – 6 hours or high for 3-4.

When it’s done, simply allow it to cook before removing the squash and cutting it half.

The flesh will be delicious and soft, fully cooked inside and ready to eat!

You could eat it as it is (like mash!).

Or it makes great first food for babies and you can also use it in recipes like this Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese or these Butternut Squash Tots.

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How To Cook A Whole Butternut Squash In The Slow Cooker


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  • Author: Ciara Attwell @ My Fussy Eater
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: European
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Did you know that you can cook a whole butternut squash in the slow cooker or crockpot? Super simple and it saves all that hassle trying to cut it raw!


Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash

Instructions

  1. Place the whole butternut squash into the slow cooker or crockpot and pop on the lid.
  2. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or low for 3-4 hours.
  3. Turn off the cooker and allow the squash to cool before removing it and cutting it in half.

Looking for more vegetables to cook whole in the slow cooker? Try this recipe for Simple Slow Cooked Beetroot from Fab Food 4 All

Simple Slow Cooker Beetroot

Or this Whole Spiced Cauliflower from Baking Queen

Whole Spiced Cauliflower Slow Cooker
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Filed Under: Family Meals, Recipes Tagged With: butternut squash, crockpot, slow cooker

Comments

  1. Sally says

    October 12, 2022 at 10:52 am

    Does it need to be peeled once cooked or can you eat the skin?

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    • Vicky says

      October 12, 2022 at 11:16 am

      Hi Sally, the flesh will be delicious and soft, fully cooked inside and ready to eat. You could eat it as it is (like mash!)

      Reply
  2. Connie says

    September 28, 2019 at 3:07 pm

    Will this work on different types of winter squash? Such as acorn and others?

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      September 29, 2019 at 2:37 pm

      Yes should do!

      Reply
  3. Tilia says

    January 30, 2019 at 8:03 pm

    I like step 2 the most! “Cook on low for 5-6 hours or low for 3-4 hours.”

    Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    November 16, 2018 at 1:45 am

    You can steam it in your instant pot as well and in less than an hour!!!

    Reply
  5. Senaida says

    June 11, 2018 at 10:00 am

    Grande post .

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Kristin Whiteley says

    May 11, 2018 at 6:49 pm

    This is exactly what I need. Thanks for posting this information! Did you poke it with a knife a few times to let out steam before putting it in?

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    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      May 11, 2018 at 9:29 pm

      You can if you like but it’s not essential!

      Reply
  7. Brenda says

    March 20, 2018 at 2:36 pm

    Such a great idea, thanks for posting this. Makes life so much easier.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  8. Danielle says

    March 8, 2018 at 11:07 am

    Such an easy way to make baby food for my little boy!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  9. Becky says

    March 8, 2018 at 11:04 am

    So easy! Love this!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  10. Fiona Wilson says

    October 29, 2017 at 9:50 pm

    How long for half a butternut squash

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      November 8, 2017 at 10:08 am

      Probably 3/4 of the cooking time

      Reply
  11. Jeanette Hammond says

    October 23, 2017 at 5:03 pm

    Do you need to put any liquid in with the butternut squash?

    Reply
    • Ciara Attwell says

      October 29, 2017 at 11:56 am

      Nope!

      Reply
  12. Jeri says

    October 15, 2017 at 2:01 pm

    I know what you mean on step #2, but you might want to clarify that it’s on HIGH for 3-4 hours. ????Great, simple recipe! Thanks.

    Reply
  13. Camilla says

    January 30, 2017 at 11:22 am

    Such a brilliant idea Ciara, I shall definitely try this!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  14. Camilla says

    January 30, 2017 at 11:22 am

    Such a brilliant idea Ciara, I shall definitely try this!

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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