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Recipes Dutch Oven Butternut Squash Risotto

Jan. 9, 2025, 12:30 PM EST / Updated Nov. 7, 2025, 12:18 AM UTC

Leslie Raney

Leslie Raney

Cook Time

45 mins

Prep Time

15 mins

Servings

4-6

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Chef notes

Risotto has a bit of a reputation for being high-maintenance — something you’d only make when you have time to stand over the stove, stirring endlessly. But this Dutch oven version flips the script, offering all the creamy, dreamy goodness of traditional risotto with none of the fuss. It’s an easy recipe that transforms easy ingredients into something truly special.

This recipe features a mix of nutty wild rice and creamy arborio for the best of both worlds. Wild rice adds a hearty, slightly chewy texture that perfectly balances the soft, roasted butternut squash. The natural sweetness of the squash paired with the earthy flavors of rosemary and thyme give the dish a cozy, rustic vibe.

What I love most about this recipe is how hands-off it is. Once everything’s in the pot, let the oven take over while you tackle whatever else is on your to-do list — or just relax with a glass of wine. A few quick stirs bring everything together into a creamy, deeply satisfying dish that feels just as at home on a special occasion table as it does on a busy weeknight.





Whether you’re looking for a comforting vegetarian main or a hearty side to pair with roasted chicken or fish, this risotto checks all the boxes. It’s proof that with the right techniques, comfort food can be both easy and elegant.

Swap Option: This dish can easily be made vegan by using vegetable stock, swapping the Parmesan cheese for nutritional yeast and using a plant-based butter alternative.

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