15 Sweet Potato & Squash Recipes That Scream Fall
Oct 07, 2025
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These hearty and comforting sweet potato and butternut squash recipes are wonderfully delicious and full of Fall flavours. They are the perfect go-to dinner at the end of a chiller Autumn’s day, and are so easy to make, with little prep and effort to put them together. Pumpkin might be everyone’s favourite around this time of the year, but sweet potatoes and butternut squash are equally delicious, plus they have the advantage of being around all year long.
Table of Contents
- Baked Sweet Potato Fries
- Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Stew
- Chicken-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
- Butternut Squash Arancini
- Butternut Mac and Cheese Soup
- Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes
- Kale Butternut Squash Salad
- Slow Cooker Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Chili
- Maple-Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Sweet Potatoes
- Roasted Butternut Squash Halves
- Butternut Squash Spaghetti Carbonara
- Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto
- Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
- Stuffed Butternut Squash
- Creamy Sweet Potato and Muenster Gratin
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
These homemade Baked Sweet Potato Fries are not only super delicious, but also healthy and nutritious too. A great side side that goes amazingly well with everyone, these fries are just amazing.
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Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Stew

This hearty Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Stew with beans and spinach is a healthy and nutritious Fall dish that is vegetarian and vegan friendly. It’s warm, comforting and filling and so easy to make.
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Chicken-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Baked Chicken-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with mozzarella and spring onions, a healthy Fall appetizer that is incredibly delicious and easy to make. Top them with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, and you get such a hearty dish.
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Butternut Squash Arancini
If you are looking for a fantastic Fall apetizer, these Butternut Squash Arancini are to die for! They are stuffed with creamy butternut squash risotto and mozzarella, then deep fried to perfection.
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Butternut Mac and Cheese Soup
This incredibly creamy Butternut Mac and Cheese Soup is rich, super cheesy and comforting, and a great alternative to the good old mac and cheese.
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Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes
This hearty Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes is a comforting dish that will impress even a fussy eater. A delicious family dinner no matter the season, this beef and sweet potato stew is healthy, delicious and nutritious.
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Kale Butternut Squash Salad
A light and nutritious Fall salad, this Kale Butternut Squash Salad is made with roasted butternut squash and kale, wholemeal couscous, dried cranberries and toasted pumpkin seeds. The dressing is simple and delicious, and everything is so easy to whip up.
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Slow Cooker Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Chili
My Slow Cooker Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Chili is a comforting dish for the cold days ahead. It’s bursting with Fall flavours, and it’s super easy to put together. A must-have dinner recipe for busy families.
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Maple-Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Sweet Potatoes
Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Sweet Potatoes, a delicious and healthy side dish bursting with Fall flavours. Super easy to make, and super delicious, this dish is a family-favourite side.
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Roasted Butternut Squash Halves
A super easy side dish that is bursting with Autumn flavours, these Roasted Butternut Squash Halves are incredibly easy to make with minimal prep.
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Butternut Squash Spaghetti Carbonara
Butternut Squash Spaghetti Carbonara with pancetta and lots of parmesan cheese, a delicious twist on the classic Italian carbonara dish. It’s comforting and delicious, just perfect for a cozy Fall dinner.
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Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto
Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with a good helping of parmesan cheese, a heart-warming dish that tastes like Autumn and cosy days. It’s quick, easy and a great vegetarian meal that the whole family can enjoy.
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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with a hint of sage, a healthier twist on the classic dish, but as creamy and heart-warming. It’s so good and easy to make, no one will ever guess it’s not the regular mac and cheese!
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Stuffed Butternut Squash
Stuffed Butternut Squash with couscous and veggies, a delicious and healthy vegetarian dish inspired by the colours of Autumn. It’s packed with rich flavours, and can be enjoyed either as a side or a meal on its own.
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Creamy Sweet Potato and Muenster Gratin
This Creamy Sweet Potato and Muenster Gratin is a comforting side dish that screams perfection. It’s creamy and rich, and bursting with Fall flavours.
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