Butternut Squash in a Skillet quick and easy recipe

This butternut squash recipe is an easy and tasty dish and it's quick to prepare. You can cook the squash on the stove top in a skillet in just 10-12 minutes with only four ingredients. You can also add a little sugar as well, but that’s entirely optional.
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Ingredients for Easy Coconut Butter Squash Recipe
1 BUTTERNUT SQUASH
1 can COCONUT MILK (or less if using a smaller squash)
SALT and PEPPER (to taste)
2 Tbsp SUGAR (optional)
2 Tbsp OIL for cooking
How to Cook Butternut Squash in a Skillet
When buying a butternut squash, choose one with a smooth, creamy, blemish free skin, and also one that feels heavy for its size. At home you can store the squash in a cool dry place and it will keep for 1-2 months.
Butternut squash has a fairly thin skin, so it is easy to peel, in fact you can easily peel the skin with a potato peeler, or just slice away the skin with a sharp knife.
Wash a peel the butternut squash. The squash has a cylindrical top and a bulbous bottom, and I find that cutting the top away from the bottom makes it much easier to cut away the peel.
Once peeled, slice the squash lengthwise in half.
The bottom bulbous end will have a cavity filled with seeds. Take a spoon and scoop out the seeds.
Chop the squash into roughly ½ inch squares or smaller. The cut squash pieces should be roughly similar in size for even cooking. The smaller the pieces, the quicker the dish will cook.
Heat oil in a skillet on medium heat.
Add in the squash and toss with the oil, then cover and cook for 2 minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste, plus a little sugar if desired, but this is entirely optional.
Stir, cover, and cook for 2 more minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium low.
Uncover and add in the coconut milk. I generally use an entire 15oz can of coconut milk, but for a smaller squash you might use less. How creamy do you want your squash to be?
Simmer gently for 4-6 minutes until the squash is cooked to desired doneness.
This butternut squash recipe makes a great side with very little effort and time, so definitely give the dish a try. For more squash recipe ideas, check out my Squash Recipes Playlist.

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Oh I LOVE YOU GUYS! I swear you two are my go to for easy, fun dishes! I picked up a huge butternut squash just because I love this time of year and squash of any kind is so good for you! Now that my kids are grown I can eat whatever I want! I made a beautiful pork tenderloin with indian spices EXTREME CURRY and this was perfect for a side dish! It didn't take away from my BEAUTIFUL TENDERLOIN because it was simple and the coconut milk was key! Thanks!!!!! Once again Chef Buck and Camera Girl saved the day! New dishes galore!

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Thanks I have had a large butternut squash in the fridge for a few days now, and need to work it over. I have not done up a butternut squash before. Growing up, the folks never picked one up at the store to try it out. This is something alien and weird looking to my kitchen which is down to a 10 electric skillet and a hot pad, sublimated with a toaster oven. I am inspired enough to get that monster looking gourd out of the fridge and fry it up. I may even get venturesome and chip in a half a can of spam.

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Love this recipe! Thank you!

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Looks yummy! Going to try it tonight.

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I made this today it was awesome!!!

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That dish looks so good. And I do remember the " back in 2 n 2" lol. I have butternut squash in my oven now. I was looking for recipes for it and found your video. I'll have to try yours nex time. Thank you for sharing.

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Mmmm.. 2yrs later and I just made this for my boyfriend and I and we enjoyed it yummy flavors. Thank you so much.

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Looks very inviting. Thanks for sharing.

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thanks for the video! Learning how to cook squash for the very first time

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Thanks super easy recipe, never cooked it and it does look so daunting like what do I do, since it is not winter I was not ok with turning on the oven either. Much faster to cook than the other oven recipes I saw. Thanks

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I enjoy your channel very much, I just received a bunch of squash, butternut and acorn. Glad you had a recipe for the butternut squash 🙂

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I'm a visual person, so words just go in one ear and out the other for me....seeing a written recipe makes all the difference for me when I'm trying to figure out if I want to make a dish or not...thanks for checking out our video and subscribing

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Nice new kitchen. I used to admire how yall made a small space inviting!!! Now look at yall. NICE!!!

[@gtsbarbecueandcuisine4837]

Awesome looking dish Chef. I love squash but never saw it done this way. Thanks so much for sharing your recipes they are simple and delicious! I’ll bet your Meemaw would love this!

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

I'm currently at my moms and I did make this dish for her, which was a bit of a risk since she considers coconut an "exotic" ingredient :^) ...she gave it a thumbs up

[@MrDarshD]

Hi Chef Buck & Camera Girl!! Missed your videos a lot since 4 weeks. So happy to see your upload notification. This recipe is so good and easy too, thanks to your tips and instruction method. I like the double nut twist in the end and 2 plus 2 reference too!! Keep it up guys!! Have a great weekend. Thank you for sharing this with us 😊✌️

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

I don't think many folks will get the Chuck Woolery reference...I'm really dating myself there ( ba-dump!) Hope you have a great weekend as well!

[@cars1963]

My favorite squash. Yum

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

it's a tasty squash--especially as a soup--If I'd have had a hand blender, I could have added the rest of the canned coconut and turned this dish into a nice butternut squash soup, which is one of my favorite ways to eat it

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Looks delicious! Back in the day I got a laugh at my friends that had no idea what that “back in 2 and 2” meant.

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

I read that they made over 2000 episodes of Love Connection...I'm not sure how many featured Mr. Woolery...for some reason I think I had a few impressionable years when I was watching that show a little too often

[@MsUnik44]

Oh! Yummy. I love butternut squash, never thought of adding coconut milk but this would be a lovely replacement for sweet potatoes as side dish. Quick and easy with few ingredients -- what's not to love! Thanks, chef.

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

this dish would definitely fit well in the same neighborhood as a sweet potato

[@HobiesGarageBBQ]

Looks good I’ll have to try that someday soon.

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

it's the quickest winter squash dish I prepare, and one of my favorites, even without the coconut

[@Juan-os4hs]

I've fried up butter nut squash adding bell peppers about half way through (after 6-8 minutes) then added about 10 ounces of polska kelbasa and chopped tomatoes and appx 1 1/2 to 2 cups hot water and a teaspoon of chicken soup powder and let simmer for 8-10 minutes more. Hearty eating.

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Delicious

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thanks for checking out the recipes...really glad you like them

[@craftyladydi]

Love the color, it's creamy looking, and it doesn't take that long to make.That's my kind of dish. ;)

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

it can be a super creamy ingredient...really terrific to use in a soup

[@linawoolman3783]

I would have really liked to have tried the coconut, but unfortunately, I did not have any on hand. However, I added a little honey and walnuts and it was so delicious! Thank you for the video. It was helpful!

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Thank you!!!!

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Love the face after you said, "A double-nut dish", lol! You and Camera Girl make a great team 😀 Thanks for posting a simple butternut squash dish. I've got some I need to use and this is perfect. Maybe I've been missing your notifications, but it feels like forever since I've seen a new video from you. Glad to have you back!

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

we've been traveling and doing a bit of chores the past few weeks, so I haven't gotten on the computer to edit my videos lately, which I'm never happy about--makes me feel like I've missed out on a lot of free therapy! It would be very hard for me to say "double-nut dish" and not make some kind of face, 'cause I never matured much past the age of 13.

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Made it for dinner...DELICIOUS!!! Thanks Chef Buck! and Camera girl :)

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and comments like this put me in a good mood!!--so thanks a bunch :^)

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super kind of you to say--thanks!

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Glad to see you back. I guess you two have been busy. Love the butternut squash.

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I'll say "busy", but really more disorganized than busy :^)

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@@ChefBuckRecipes you'll find that sweet spot.

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TY Chef. I didn't realize it was this easy to cook. I have been buying frozen but Fresh is always better. I am definately trying this. I Love a good squash casserole too. YUM.

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when I think winter squash, I generally don't think quick cooking time, but butternut squash is so easy to peel and get into a skillet, it's perfect for an improvised meal

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Thanks!

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Yummy. That looks amazingly easy and tasty. I am a subscriber , and luv all your recipes. This is going in my to do. Would also be great with sweetener and cinnamon. MMMMM. DESSERT. Hahahha. Thank you chef. ❤️

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

I've never added cinnamon to this dish...sounds like a great idea

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thanks...I've been lax on the computer...we've been bouncing from locale to locale with more frequency than I can handle, and without some kind of routine, I'm not very efficient...not than I'm all that efficient even with a routine :^)

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Thanks for the tip. I have 2 Butternut Squash in the kitchen and Coconut milk. But I want to replace the sugar with a little chili flakes, I think that will be good.

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Ooppps! Went to scribe and was already. Man am I lucky or what?

[@14Marathons]

Great video and recipe. That is a great combo, butternut squash and coconut...In the Fall & Winter, I love making Butternut Squash Soup...with the Instant Pot and an Immersion Blender....Thanks for the video... Love you and Camera Girl's sense of humor.

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

butternut squash is perfect for soup...I need to get an immersion blender for my traveling kitchen kit; I'm surprised how many kitchens don't have them, and it makes me realize how much I like to use an immersion blender and miss having one on hand

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@@ChefBuckRecipes I tried to make butternut squash soup the first time without an immersion blender, and that was enough...what a mess....Immediately ordered one on Amazon...they aren't very expensive...well worth it....I did find out that you need to keep it immersed (per the name), or you will also have a real mess....LOL

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Talk about eatin' "good in the 'hood"! I made these and put them on a bed of quinoa and sauteed mustard greens. It was a great savory, sweet blend with the coconut sugar and balsamic vinegar. I skipped the coconut milk and they cooked up just fine! Thank you Chef Buck for another winning recipe!

[@rachelcarson7019]

You’re back! Missed ya the last couple Saturdays. I JUST did your pad tai spaghetti squash last week! That butternut would be good in the peanut sauce. And the kabocha squash? Oh my gosh it’s my FAV!!! To me it’s more like a potato. Less sugar and calories than butternut, more protein than a potato. MAKE A CHEF BUCK DISH WITH IT!!

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

thanks!--glad you liked the squash pad thai...spaghetti squash is probably the variety of squash that CG and I buy most often. I've never cooked a kabocha squash before...I bought that kabocha to give it a try, but I haven't cooked it yet...the good thing about all these winter-type squash is that they will keep for months if stored properly...my plan is to roast the kabocha up in the oven with a little oil and seasoning

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Chef Buck yep that’s the best way! Your cheffy brain should be able to get creative with it once you get the basic profile of it 😊

[@cathygreenwood773]

I'm going to give it a try. I love all types of squash. I think I will cook a big one and set half aside and just do half with the coconut milk. Sometimes I am not crazy about stuff with coconut milk. My hubby will love it though and I hope my arrow mind says yummm

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

I made it for my mom with the coconut milk and she liked it, but I think I will leave out the coconut milk for her next time, 'cause she'll like it more, I think...she considers coconut to be an "exotic" ingredient

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Yummy 😋 🥑🍽

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Love this video. Love squash, butternut and other .Boom,boom, boom, I am on to you and camera girl. No sipping coffee during the video cause you slide in the laughs and I spew. Have a great one.

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

thanks!--that's what I want to hear!

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Cabocha- omg my fave squash kinda hard to find cut, peel and add in tempura batter and fry!

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[@sharonlocke9096]

LOVE that knife!!!sounds good I just don't like coconut.

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

you can make saute this squash dish with just salt and pepper it will still taste terrific...it's a no muss no fuss squash

[@oksills]

Butternut skin, because it is so thin, is delicious. Especially if it is organic, we leave it on.

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

I've never eaten the skin...but I'll definitely give it a try

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Looking good chef, very athletic, good job! Also, always going strong with the vegan friendly recipes! Thank you for that!

[@Amym4]

What’s the best protein dish can I make with it ?

[@leftyla]

I'm gonna make this. Minus the coconut milk.

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Ha ha I camera lady you’re funny!! Good team 💓

[@lizworthy5828]

Never had butternut squash. Going to try it using this recipe Can u freeze the rest of the coconut milk? What about using this type of squash for curry?

[@lorrainem8234]

Ooh - I like the curry idea 😍

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

you can definitely use butternut squash in a curry---everything is great in curry! And you can freeze coconut milk, although I never have...it was a bit annoying not using the entire can of coconut milk for this video, but I just didn't need it...I generally buy a squash much larger than the one I use in this video

[@summerbreeze8774]

Crazy question what type of bread would you serve with butternut squash soup thanks in advance

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hi chef buck

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

hi!

[@LakaylaKeonna]

Would almond milk work too?

[@celeststeffen8379]

Hello guys thank I was busy cooked my butternut it was only 15 min on I want to do this butternut now I did it and it very soft can I mashed it couz its very soft now wil it be still nice

[@deathechovii]

I do something similar with rutabaga sans coconut milk with onions garlic and splash on chicken stock and wine if on hand.

[@ChefBuckRecipes]

man, rutabagas are sooooo good...I ate so many rutabagas when we were up in Canada that I can't see the word rutabaga without thinking of Canada, which seems weird to me since I'm from the southern USA, and rutabaga is a common offering on southern buffets, or at least the ones we frequented when we lived in North Florida

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@@ChefBuckRecipes Well I look forward to upcoming version that you may show. That's one reason why I like your channel. You give your audience a chance to explore new recipes. Thanks again,

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A Double Nut Dish😂, sound Delicious..

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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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Can almond milk be used instead of coconut milk?? I’m allergic to coconut

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I can’t believe she didn’t know who Chuck was! 😧 But gosh that squash looks great.

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impressive thumbnail

[@Msangel06]

How do butternut squash taste.!?

[@KeikoBushnell]

I eat the skin! Same with acorn squash! And roasted acorn squash seeds are unbelievable there’s so much better than pumpkin seeds I don’t even know why people eat pumpkin seeds are like little pieces of wood chips

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Boom boom boom

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Keiko Bushnell 😧Oh man you had plenty of time to roast the seeds! 🤦🏼‍♀️I just put them on the pan in the oven on broil for like 10 minutes maybe less!👌🏻

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boom

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Like if you’re looking for a comment that says “it was good with the coconut milk” so you can try it yourself lol

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Use a block cheese slicer. The easiest way to de-skin them... Consistent...

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Just the other day president Joe said he had to go boom boom boom now I know what he was going to do😊 .... And all this time I thought he was going potty...😏...

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Remember you don't even have to put any sugar in it.

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Dish name: “dos nuts” 😂😂🤐✌🏻

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The squash looks like something most men have.

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barely say the temperature

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Camera woman’s voice scared me! Wasn’t expecting 😭

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Sad to report...Chuck Woolerys son has been diagnosed with Covid19.

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for me allspices is missing ….

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Slipping cutting board? Not using a good peeler? No thanks

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Double nuts 🤪

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when did you get so lean. share the secret please, i could do with dropping a bit of weight

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I wish I was dropping weight!--I think my shirt in this vid is just a size too small :^)

[@KeikoBushnell]

Raisins would be good too if you didn’t want to use sugar... and.....I’ll shut up now!