Cut Butternut Squash: 12 Easy Steps to Mastering It

Learn how to cut butternut squash easily with simple steps.

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Start by peeling your butternut squash until you can see the orange flesh.
Set up a cutting board on a towel or silpat to prevent slipping. Use a sharp chef’s knife. Make a vertical slice down the center of the butternut squash.
Use a canning lid to scrape out the seeds and goop from the cavity.
If roasting the whole squash, you are done. If chopping, continue.
Lay the butternut flat side down. Slice off the top and bottom ends.
Cut each half crosswise, separating the bulbous bottom from the lengthy top half.
Slice each quarter lengthwise into long pieces, keeping them upright if possible.
For the bottom half, lay pieces on their sides and chop into bite-sized pieces.
For the top half, keep slices upright and chop the long pieces the other way to create a grid.
Lay the skinny pieces down and chop them in half or thirds.
Ensure each chopped piece is roughly uniform in size for even cooking.
For roasting, layer the squash on two sheet pans with oil and salt. Roast at 450°F for about 30 minutes.
This butternut is great for Butternut Squash Lasagna.