**2Blues Zucchini Yellow Squash Casserole: A Medley of Summer's Flavors**
As the summer sun shines brightly, gardens and farmers' markets overflow with an abundance of fresh zucchini and yellow squash, inviting home cooks to create culinary masterpieces. These versatile vegetables take center stage in the enticing 2Blues Zucchini Yellow Squash Casserole, a delightful dish that captures the essence of summer's harvest. This collection of recipes offers a tantalizing array of variations, each adding a unique twist to the classic casserole.
From the classic casserole featuring a creamy sauce and a golden crust to the innovative takes that incorporate fresh herbs, flavorful cheeses, and crispy toppings, these recipes cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether seeking a comforting side dish for a family gathering, a vegetarian main course for a special occasion, or a simple yet satisfying meal to savor on a busy weeknight, the 2Blues Zucchini Yellow Squash Casserole recipes provide endless possibilities.
CHEESY SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE
This cheesy dish is a favorite of our Thanksgiving dinner.
Provided by HALR9000
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil. Add yellow squash, zucchini, and onion; bring back to a boil, and cook vegetables until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer vegetables to a large bowl.
- Mix Cheddar cheese, baking mix, butter, eggs, sugar, and salt with the cooked vegetables using a large spoon; stir until butter has melted and baking mix has dissolved. Fold crushed crackers into the mixture until the liquid has been absorbed. Pour mixture into a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish; top with bread crumbs.
- Bake in the preheated oven until topping is lightly browned and cheese is melted, 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 95.1 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 663.4 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
ZUCCHINI & YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE
Cheesy and Baked until golden brown, this is one of favorite side dishes. Low-Carb/Keto-Friendly with less than 3 net grams carbs per servind/8 servings per recipe. It makes a 9x13-inch baking dish, and leftovers are great. I've also frozen it before cooking and after cooking-it does well on both accounts. Nutrition...
Provided by Paula Todora
Categories Vegetables
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- 2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil-butter mixture until softened, about 3 minutes. Add squash, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until squash is softened, about 5-10 minutes. Transfer squash mixture to a large bowl.
- 3. Add 1 cup cheese, cream, milk and eggs to the bowl with the squash mixture and mix. Pour squash mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish sprayed with nonstick spray; top with remaining cheese.
- 4. Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is golden brown and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.
ZUCCHINI & YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE
I made this tonight and just loved it. It is a great way to get rid of some of the abundance of squash in my garden. I must give credit to Paula Deen who is the creator of the recipe. Makes a great side dish in a southern meal.
Provided by DebbiF
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Saute the squash in a little vegetable oil over medium-low heat until it has completely broken down, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Line a colander with a clean tea towel.
- Place the cooked squash in the lined colander.
- Squeeze excess moisture from the squash. Set aside.
- In a medium size skillet, saute the onion in butter for 5 minutes.
- Remove from pan and mix all ingredients together except cracker crumbs.
- Pour mixture into a buttered casserole dish and top with cracker crumbs.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
2BLEU'S ZUCCHINI & YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE
This is the perfect recipe for when you have an abundance of squash and zucchini! This will satisfy the most finicky eaters who don't much care for squash/zucchini. Great for potlucks!
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h44m
Yield 9-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F IN BATCHES, Saute the squashes in a little olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper, over medium heat until it has broken down and slightly browned, about 15 to 20 minutes, covered at first to release liquid, then stirring occasionally to brown.
- Place into large collander in the sink and gently pour the squashes into the collander, allowing to drain 10-15 minutes, Then placing them in a very large bowl. Continue with your next batch until you have cooked all the squashes. (my large skillet took 2 batches).
- To the same skillet (now empty), melt the butter and saute the onions, garlic, and bell peppers for about 5 minutes. (season with more salt and pepper if desired).
- Remove from heat, and immediately add the crushed red pepper flakes, sour cream, cheddar, and parmesan cheeses. Stirring to incorporate quickly.
- To a very large bowl, place all squash, then pour the onion/cheese mixture over top. Stir gently and thoroughly to incorporate the casserole.
- Pour mixture into a 9x13 (or larger) buttered casserole dish and top with crushed Ritz crackers. Bake for 30-40 minutes. Let cool 5-10 minutes before serving, allowing casserole to set up.
Tips:
- Use fresh zucchini and yellow squash: Fresh vegetables will give your casserole the best flavor and texture. If you can, buy them from a local farmer's market or grow your own.
- Grate the zucchini and squash coarsely: This will help them to cook evenly and will also create a more tender texture.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: They should be tender but still slightly firm. Overcooked vegetables will become mushy and bland.
- Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the key ingredients in this casserole, so don't skimp on it. Use a sharp cheddar or a blend of cheddar and mozzarella.
- Season the casserole well: Salt and pepper are essential, but you can also add other seasonings to your taste. Try garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Top the casserole with bread crumbs or crushed crackers: This will give it a nice crispy topping.
Conclusion:
This 2Bleus Zucchini Yellow Squash Casserole is a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's cheesy, creamy, and packed with vegetables. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover zucchini and yellow squash. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying casserole, give this recipe a try.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love