It’s fall! I’m definitely feeling the chill in the air, which always makes me focus on butternut squash recipes. This awesome Roasted Thai Butternut Squash Dip will rock your world! You can use this flavorful dip with veggies, pita bread, or Indian naan bread — or just use a spoon!
This dip is creamy and has a touch of heat. I even used this butternut squash dip to stuff a chicken breast. So many options! Make it easy on yourself, buy the butternut squash already peeled and cubed so you don’t lose a finger slicing it up. Note to self!
This already cubed butternut squash is from Trader Joe’s, but you find this just about anywhere these days!
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This savory Roasted Thai Butternut Squash Dip is so easy to make and tastes delicious with chips or veggies. It’s the perfect appetizer for fall!
Ingredients
- 3 cups cubed butternut squash
- 1 cup diced onion
- 5 whole garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup light coconut milk
- 1 ½ tablespoons sambal oelek (Thai red chile paste)
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- Garnishes:
- 1 scallion, sliced
- Chopped peanuts
- Chips for serving
- Cilantro for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spread the squash, onion, and garlic cloves out in an even layer onto a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat the veggies. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the veggies are caramelized and the squash is very tender. Broil for a few minutes to make sure they are caramelized.
- Allow to cool slightly and then transfer everything to a food processor.
- Add the cream cheese, coconut milk, sambal oelek, fish sauce, and sesame oil to the food processor. Pulse to combine the ingredients. Add a little salt and pepper and then run the machine until everything is super smooth and creamy. Taste to check for seasonings.
- Garnish with scallions, cilantro and peanuts. Serve with your favorite chips for dipping.
Notes
Sambal oelek can be found at select grocery stores and specialty Asian markets.
Adapted from: http://yestoyolks.com/2015/12/18/thai-butternut-squash-dip/
Keywords: Thai Butternut Squash Dip, Butternut Squash Dip
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This sounds amazing!
Fabulous!
I’ve never made a dip with squash, always as a side dish. This looks heavenly!
I love butternut squash! What a great idea to make a dip with it!
What a good idea! Love butternut squash!
Dips are my fave ever! This looks amazing
Nice dip!!!
Thanks so much, Jocelyn! You need to make this one!
This sounds so good!
Hi Kelsie! This is a fabulous appetizer dish for the holidays! You must try this one, a blog favorite!
I made this last night for my 16 yo twins and husband – and they loved it. So easy and perfect. Thanks for sharing.
So glad you and your family enjoyed the recipe! If you like wontons, try the roasted butternut squash wonton bite, to die for!