You don’t even have to peel it.

That’s where themicrowavecomes in.

And you don’t even have topeel the squashbefore zapping if you don’t want to.

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Read on to learn how to microwave butternut squash and what you’ll need to do it.

(Hint: Not much!)

Can You Cook A Whole Butternut Squash In The Microwave?

Southern Living Butternut Squash Soup two bowls on a surface with toppings and a loaf of bread nearby

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Can and should are two different questions.

Otherwise you’ll have a real mess on your hands.

We recommend halving the squash at a minimum, which will require about 10 minutes on HIGH.

However all microwaves vary in strength and squash vary in size, so it might take longer.