Cut Butternut Squash

Succulent enough to be called “Butternut,” this winter squash is known in some parts (namely Australia and New Zealand) as a Butternut pumpkin. Since we’re in prime pumpkin season, we figure it’s as good a time as any to expound on the excellence of Trader Joe’s Cut Butternut Squash. When you begin with a whole squash at home, you have your work cut out for you. Peeling, chopping, seeding, cleaning… there’s a good amount of effort involved in making Butternuts “recipe ready.” Our Cut Butternut, on the other hand, is peeled, seeded, and cut into evenly sized cubes, making it “recipe-ready” for almost any fall-forward cooking endeavor. Roast, steam, or even cook in the microwave. Purée them, mash them, add them to a casserole. Create sides, soups, and baked goods. The uses for our Cut Butternut Squash are plentiful, as will be your free time when you add this veggie to your repertoire.