Creamy dip made with butternut squash. Simple ingredients like cream cheese and Parmesan cheese. Enhanced with the fresh flavor of garlic and thyme. This dip is perfect for game time parties, before Thanksgiving dinner or as an appetizer to any meal.
It’s almost hard to believe that I’m embracing butternut squash already but I am. I feel in love with it last year and I’m still working on my family. Hopefully they’ll jump on the band wagon soon. So this is one recipe I made that wasn’t devoured within a day. Mostly because I used a lot of self control.
I typically use squash for dinner but I wanted to find new ways to take advantage of this delicious flavor. So instead of going the dessert right I went for other favorite food group, appetizers.
But I’m also looking for other ways to use butternut squash besides roasted or in soup. So if you have any suggestions, let me have them. I’d be so happy to get my family loving this vegetable.
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Melanie
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- 1 butternut squash
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 6 ounces Parmesan cheese
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 sprigs fresh lemon thyme
- 1 clove minced garlic
- Cut squash in ½ lengthwise, discard seeds. Place squash cut side down on foil-lined jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray.
- Brush with olive oil. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Bake for 30 min until squash is tender. Scoop out pulp and discard skin.
- In a food process combine squash, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, thyme and minced garlic. Process until smooth.
- Transfer to a small ovenproof greased dish. Bake until heated through about 20 minutes. Serve with bread, crackers pita chips, etc.
Melanie says
I LOVE butternut squash! I never would have thought of making a dip. This looks awesome!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I love the looks of this dip, Melanie! Sounds delicious! I’ve never thought to use butternut squash in a recipe like this, so I’m loving it! So perfect for the fall!
Layla @ Brunch Time Baker says
This dip looks perfect!! Also, great giveaway!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
This dip sounds delicious Melanie! I love butternut squash too, so tasty. Thanks for the giveaway friend!
Annie @Maebells says
This is so clever! I don’t think I would have ever considered butternut squash as a dip ingredient!
Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says
I am in love with your gorgeous pictures and the sound of this mouthwatering dip. I cannot wait for Sunday to come around again, so I can indulge in this. It’s the perfect thing to whip up while watching some football. So good!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
I luuuuuv butternut squash, but have never thought to use it in a dip. So creative!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
Yes! When I saw the preview of this posted, I knew that it looked like butternut squash. And dip? That is perfect! Can’t wait to try this soon!
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic says
I saw this earlier today and was inspired to make butternut mac and cheese 🙂 Thanks for the dinner inspiration
Sues says
Why have I never thought of a squash dip before?? This is an amazing idea!!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
This dip looks awesome Melanie! I love butternut squash and using it for a dip is such a great idea!
Mary Frances says
I can NOT wait to try butternut squash this fall! I’ve only heard rave reviews about it. The dip idea is one of my favorites so far! I am a dipper all the way. And the color is so pretty!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
I love butternut squash and use it a lot. It’s great on a salad with feta and chorizo, in a quiche or in a soup. Mmmm … keep on eating that squash, Melanie! The dip looks and sounds perfect!
shashi @ runninsrilankan says
Melanie – butternut squash in a dip is BRILLIANT!!! Even though I cannot tolerate cheese – am so loving the sound of this dish! YUM!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
What a fabulous idea for a dip! I bet this is amazing on a pita chip 😉
Becca from It's Yummi! says
Melanie, I’m just completely smitten with your butternut squash dip. I want to dive in to a great big bowl of it!
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
I would have never thought of turning butternut squash into a dip! So creative! And I love me some good dip! It’s one of my fave things to eat!
Ashley @ My Midwest Table says
I’ve never had squash in dip form, but I think I would love it! One of my favorite things about fall is the abundance of squash!
Pure Grace Farms says
Fabulous recipe. I would be honored if you would come by and share at Foodie Fridays this week (Thursday 9 pm EST) Have a great rest of your week and hope to see you there!
Blessings,
Shari
(ps. stopping by from the wonderful link up party at Whimsy Wednesday)
marcie says
Butternut squash is one of my favorite things in life, and I love the sound of this dip! I’m so glad you could be a part of this giveaway, Melanie! Here’s to another year filled with fabulous food!
Lauren S. says
Yummy! I’ve never cooked with Butternut Squash and this looks like a good recipe to start with. My party ladies and I would love if you linked this post up with us over at Mommy Needs a Timeout Thursday. We go live at 8pm EST. Hope to see you there!
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Maria says
This dip looks wonderful! I love butternut squash and have never thought to use it in a dip before! Sounds absolutely delicious!