Sticky Hasselback Butternut Squash

Sticky Hasselback Butternut Squash

tender, golden, and perfect

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 40m
Total Time: 50m
Temp.: 200 °C
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (24 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

163
calories
6,1g
fat
21,7g
carbohydrates
3,9g
protein
3,8g
fiber
66mg
sodium
Sticky Hasselback Butternut Squash

Recipe Description

This Sticky Hasselback Butternut Squash is the perfect, delicious, and fancy-looking addition to your holiday table. It is made simply with halved butternut squash, thyme, pecans, and paprika-infused butter. The Hasselback style of slicing creates an awesome presentation and opportunity to get the flavor in every crack of the squash.  

Start the recipe by halving your butternut squash. Scoop out the seeds with a large spoon and peel away the skin. Now the squash is ready for slicing. Place a spoon or chopstick on either side of the squash to prevent from cutting all the way through, and use a sharp knife to cut the squash into thin slices. Next, make the butter. Mix the butter with brown sugar, golden syrup, paprika, and fresh thyme leaves and heat until the sugar has dissolved. Smother the squash with half the butter mixture and roast, brushing twice more with the remaining mixture until the squash is tender, golden, and perfect. Serve garnished with thyme sprigs and toasted pecans, and enjoy!     

To make the Sticky Hasselback Butternut Squash, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Sticky Hasselback Butternut Squash

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets

    5 min
    Step 1 - Sticky Hasselback Butternut Squash

    Preheat the oven to 200 °C and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Prepare butternut squash

    5 min
    Step 2 - Sticky Hasselback Butternut SquashStep 2 - Sticky Hasselback Butternut Squash

    Halve the squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Using a peeler, remove the skin and white flesh below. Place one butternut squash half, cut-side down, on a chopping board. Place a chopstick or wooden spoon along each long side of the pumpkin to help prevent cutting all the way through. Slice the squash thinly, cutting through to chopsticks. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining half.

  3. 3

    Prepare butter mixture

    2 min
    Step 3 - Sticky Hasselback Butternut Squash

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 25 grams butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons golden syrup, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 1 teaspoon thyme. Cook, stirring until the sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Brush butternut squash

    2 min
    Step 4 - Sticky Hasselback Butternut Squash

    Brush the butternut squash halves with ½ the butter mixture.

  5. 5

    Roast

    40 min
    Step 5 - Sticky Hasselback Butternut Squash

    Roast the butternut squash halves, brushing twice more with the remaining butter mixture, for 40 to 45 minutes or until the squash is golden and tender.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Sticky Hasselback Butternut Squash

    Garnish with the remaining thyme and toasted pecans, and serve.

This Sticky Hasselback Butternut Squash recipe is the ultimate way to show off at a holiday dinner! It looks amazing and tastes delicious. Give this recipe a try, and please let us know how you liked it in the comments below!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Renee
May 30, 2025
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This recipe is fantastic! I made it for a family dinner and everyone was amazed by the taste and presentation. The butternut squash was so tender and the flavors were perfectly balanced. I’ll definetely make this again!

Brad Thompson
May 16, 2025
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So simple, dude! Made it with the fam on Thanksgiving, and the kids were totally into it. A real showstopper on the table, for sure!

Xena
February 10, 2025
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OMG, this Sticky Hasselback Butternut Squash was a total hit at our Thanksgiving! So easy to make and super fancy. Everyone loved it, I'm proud of myself!

Jessica Taylor
December 2, 2024
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Simply amazing dish!

Frosty
August 20, 2024
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Epic!

Valerie Smith
July 22, 2024
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Delicious! I made this squash for Thanksgiving, and everyone raved about it. It looked amazing and was so easy to prepare. Will definitely make it again!

Hannah
May 9, 2024
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Amazing! This recipe turned my holiday dinner into a fabulous feast. My kids couldn’t get enough of the flavors bursting from the squash. Thank you!

Quinton
March 14, 2024
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Man, this Sticky Hasselback Butternut Squash is a hit! Made it for Thanksgiving, and my fam couldn't get enough. The flavors just pop, and it looks fancy too! Easy to whip up, even for a dude like me. Cheers!

Hannah Smith
February 25, 2024
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WOW! I made this for our Thanksgiving dinner, and everyone asked for the recipe! The butternut squash was an absolute showstopper on the table. So simple yet so elegant. My kids even loved it!

Gina
December 20, 2023
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Delicious, made it for friendsgiving and they loved it.

Ellie
December 14, 2023
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Yummy

Jessica Adams
October 26, 2023
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Wow! This squash dish is lit! Made it for my friends and they devoured it, all the yummy flavors bursting out! Definitely a showstopper for my next holiday gathering. Super impressed!

Ursula
October 4, 2023
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Wow! This Sticky Hasselback Butternut Squash was a hit at our family dinner. My kids loved helping me prepare it. I never knew butternut squash could be so fancy yet easy. Absolutely delicious and so pretty on the table!

Frank
August 23, 2023
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Deliciously sticky squash!

Julie
July 10, 2023
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Absolutely love this

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