How to Cook Butternut Squash in the Slow Cooker

Butternut squash is a fall favorite. Learn how to make butternut squash in the slow cooker with this easy recipe.

Course Recipes

Cuisine American

Cook Time 3

Additional Time 15

Total Time 3

Servings squash

Calories 21kcal

Wash the outside of the squash and snap off the stem. (If it’s stubborn, that’s okay. You can remove it after cooking.)
Place the whole butternut squash into a slow cooker.
Cook for 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high.
Poke it with a fork to test for doneness. If it pierces the skin easily, you are good. If not, it needs a little longer.
Remove and let cool.
Cut in half from top to bottom.
Remove the seeds.
Use a spoon to scoop the flesh out of the squash.

You can roast butternut squash seeds, like pumpkin seeds, or discard them.