How To Prepare Whole Butternut Squash In The Slow Cooker

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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash - no cutting, no peeling. This is quite possibly one of the easiest recipes you will ever prepare.

Prep Time5

Cook Time4

Total Time4 5

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easiest way to cook butternut squash, how to cook squash in a slow cooker, how to cook whole butternut squash

Servings:

Calories: 12kcal

Author: Lori @ AReinventedMom.com

Select a squash that will fit in your slow cooker (this is really important!).
Wash the squash. Wrap in a double layer of foil and place in slow cooker.
Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-7 hours. Actual time will vary based on the size of your squash and performance of your slow cooker.
Test for doneness by inserting a sharp knife into the foil-wrapped squash. The knife should enter the squash without any resistance.
Be very careful removing the squash from the slow cooker - it's hot & unstable. Place on cutting board, unwrap and discard foil.
Cut the squash in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds & discard. Scrape out the squash with a spoon.
Serving suggestion: serve with a little butter and nutmeg for an easy side dish.
Store cooked squash in a covered container in the refrigerator.

You can cook the squash without wrapping in foil. I prefer to wrap in foil because it's much easier to remove the cooked squash if it's wrapped.
Use the cooked squash in your favorite recipes. I like to eat it with a little butter and a sprinkle of nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice.
All nutritional information is intended for informational purposes only and should be used only as a general guideline. This information is provided as a courtesy and there is no guarantee that the information will be completely accurate.