How to Cut Butternut Squash

Wondering how to cut butternut squash? Here’s a step by step guide and video that shows you how to peel and cut up butternut squash.

Video: How to cut butternut squash

Are you wondering how to cut butternut squash but not sure the best way? We’ll be honest: cutting butternut squash is not the most fun thing in the world! But Alex and I have a method that ends up in perfectly diced butternut squash. We use this method all the time, like when we make our butternut squash risotto or our curried butternut squash soup. Here’s our step by step guide for how to cut butternut squash, including a video of me cutting butternut squash in our kitchen.

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How to cut butternut squash step by step

Step 1

Using a large chef’s knife, cut off the top of the butternut squash.

Step 2

Cut off the neck of the butternut squash, right where the neck meets the base.

Step 3

Use a vegetable peeler to peel off the skin of the neck and the base.

Step 4

Slice the base in half, and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds.

Step 5

Cut a flat edge on the side of the neck, to use as a base.

Step 6

Cut the neck into roughly 1/4″ slices.

Step 7

Cut the slices into strips, then turn the strips and chop them crosswise to create cubes.

Step 8

Slice off the end of the base and slice it into roughly 1/4″ slices. Then chop the slices crosswise to create cubes.

And there you have it: how to cut butternut squash!

Let us know if you try our method for how to cut butternut squash and tell us how it goes in the comments below.

Best chef knife & cutting boards

Alex and I are often asked about the best kitchen tools. And every time we answer, “A good sharp chef’s knife!” A good knife can drastically improve your time in the kitchen, and lasts for years (we’ve had our chef knives for 10 plus years). Here are some of the knives we recommend, as well as cutting boards and the best knife sharpener. These recommendations are perfect for outfitting your own kitchen, or great gifts for a wedding registry or someone who loves to cook!

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• 7″ Chef’s Knife — our best knife recommendation
• 10″ Chef’s Knife — our favorite large knife
• 8″ Chef’s Knife — our favorite affordable knife
• Paring Knife
• Serrated Knife / Bread Knife
• Non-Slip Wood Cutting Board (used in the video!) or Non-Slip Bamboo Cutting Board
• Non-Slip Plastic Cutting Board
• Knife Sharpener
• Drawer Knife Organizer — this is how we store our knives, and it’s even slicker than a knife block
• Our favorite vegetable peelers

Looking for butternut squash recipes?

Now that you know how to cut butternut squash, here are some of our favorite butternut squash recipes for you to try:

• Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto
• Butternut Squash Curry
• Cozy Curried Butternut Squash Soup
• Easy Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
• Roasted Butternut Squash
• Superfood Butternut Squash Lentil Soup
• Healthy Butternut Squash Recipe
• Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
• Baked Butternut Squash Chips
• Easy Butternut Squash Soup
• Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
• Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables
• 4 Butternut Squash Recipes for When You’re Tired of Roasting

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