Recipes and Cooking How to Cook Cooking With Fruits And Vegetables 7 Slow Cooker Squash Recipes for an Easy Cool-Weather Dish By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Instagram Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on May 10, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Andy Lyons As soon as the produce section starts stocking fall and winter veggies, be sure to grab winter squash. Our lineup of slow cooker squash recipes features butternut squash, acorn squash, and other seasonal favorites as the star ingredient. Prepare to impress your entire family with slow cooker acorn squash as a Thanksgiving side. Or plan on a slow cooker butternut squash soup for a cozy night in. 01 of 07 Acorn Squash with Bacon-Chive Crumbs View Recipe Andy Lyons Adults and kids alike are going to swoon for this slow cooker acorn squash. Seasoned with a warm blend of brown sugar and apple cider, winter squash gets tender right on the countertop. Bacon, chives, and panko serve as the crunchy topper for an unbeatable contrast of flavor and texture. 02 of 07 Thai-Inspired Butternut Squash Soup with Gremolata View Recipe Blaine Moats Elevate your soup game with this slow cooker butternut squash soup. Sriracha, fish sauce, and coconut milk all come to the party for a Thai-inspired take on squash soup that's so good you'll want to lick the bowl. The gremolata (a fancy name for an herb garnish) features peanuts, cilantro or basil, and lime peel for an irresistible finish. Buy It: Hamilton Beach 6-Quart Slow Cooker ($22, Walmart) 03 of 07 Squash Enchilada Casserole View Recipe Andy Lyons This slow cooker butternut squash recipe (you can also use acorn squash) features all the flavors you love in enchiladas and turns them into a tasty casserole. The vegetarian meal is chock-full of beans and veggies, and topped with simple corn biscuit dumplings. Vegetarian Slow Cooker Recipes Starring Lentils, Beans, and Other Proteins 04 of 07 Pumpkin, Chickpea, and Red Lentil Stew View Recipe Blaine Moats When the cool weather hits, you'll definitely want to keep this slow cooker squash recipe handy. You can use fresh pumpkin or another hearty winter squash as the base for this vegetarian stew. Serve with crusty bread for dipping. Vegan Soup Recipes to Inspire Your Plant-Based Menu 05 of 07 Ancho-Butternut Squash Gratin View Recipe Karla Conrad Step aside, potatoes. OK maybe not all potatoes—we kept some in this butternut squash gratin. Ancho chile pepper and smoked chorizo sausage give our slow cooker squash recipe some heat. Don't worry, the spice is tamed with the help of cream of celery soup and Monterey Jack cheese. Test Kitchen Tip: Use a slow cooker liner ($4, Walmart) for even easier cleanup. 06 of 07 Butternut Squash-Pimiento Mac and Cheese View Recipe Andy Lyons Give your homemade macaroni and cheese some extra nutrients (including vitamins A, C, and E) by adding butternut squash. This slow cooker squash recipe combines all the ingredients for a one-pot meal that will disappear fast. 19 Dump Dinner Recipes for Easy Slow Cooker Meals 07 of 07 Acorn Squash with Orange-Cranberry Sauce View Recipe Andy Lyons Say hello to your new favorite Thanksgiving side. The slow cooker squash recipe includes a brilliant use for canned cranberry sauce by combining it with orange marmalade, raisins, and cinnamon. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit