**Savor the Succulent Goodness of Squash Casserole: A Culinary Journey of Flavors and Textures**
Prepare to embark on a delightful culinary journey with the remarkable squash casserole, a dish that epitomizes comfort food at its finest. This delectable casserole showcases the versatility of squash, transforming it into a tender and flavorful centerpiece surrounded by a medley of complementary ingredients. As you delve into this article, you'll discover a collection of exceptional squash casserole recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional to the innovative, these recipes cater to diverse palates, ensuring that every bite is a moment of pure bliss. Let your taste buds rejoice as you explore the symphony of flavors and textures that await you in this extraordinary dish.
SOUTHERN SQUASH CASSEROLE
A classic Southern Squash Casserole is the perfect way to enjoy the bounty from your summer garden! The cheesy filling is topped with a buttery crumb topping for the ultimate family-friendly side dish recipe!
Provided by Blair Lonergan
Categories Side Dish
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add squash, onion, and bell pepper to the skillet, cooking and stirring for about 10 minutes (or until vegetables are tender). Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
- Stir the egg mixture into the squash mixture.
- Transfer the squash mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine crushed crackers with remaining 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Sprinkle buttered cracker crumbs over top of casserole.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until casserole is set and topping is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /6 of the casserole, Calories 249.1 kcal, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Cholesterol 98.6 mg, Sodium 502.2 mg, Fiber 1.9 g, Sugar 5.2 g, UnsaturatedFat 8.4 g
OLD-SCHOOL SQUASH CASSEROLE RECIPE
This classic casserole is a staple dish found at meat-and-three diners and church covered-dish suppers across the South.
Provided by Paige Grandjean
Categories Casserole
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add squash, onion, and 1 teaspoon of the salt; cook, stirring often, until center of squash is just tender and liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Transfer mixture to a colander set over a bowl. Drain 5 minutes; discard any liquid.
- Stir together eggs, sour cream, Cheddar and Swiss cheeses, mayonnaise, thyme, pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Gently fold in squash mixture. Spoon into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch (2-quart) baking dish.
- Microwave remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a medium-size microwavable bowl on HIGH until melted, about 25 seconds. Toss together crackers, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter until combined; sprinkle over casserole. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE
Tender squash, gooey cheese and crunchy crackers make this a memorable side dish or a hearty main course. This is a great dish that can be made with low-fat ingredients and is still just as good!
Provided by ROSECART
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place squash and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in a small amount of water. Cover, and cook until squash is tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well, and place in a large bowl.
- In a medium bowl, mix together cracker crumbs and cheese. Stir half of the cracker mixture into the cooked squash and onions. In a small bowl, mix together eggs and milk, then add to squash mixture. Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter, and season with salt and pepper. Spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cracker mixture, and dot with 2 tablespoons butter.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 463.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
BEST-EVER SQUASH CASSEROLE
I stumbled across this tasty casserole when substituting ingredients for a recipe that I had. You can't go wrong...with or without the carrots. Use yellow or Zucchini squash. But don't substitute the Lipton Cup of Soup. That's the secret ingredient.
Provided by Janie from TX
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place first 5 ingredients in a sauce pan with just enough water to cover veggies and boil until squash is tender (about 10 minutes).
- Drain, saving about 1/2 cup of broth.
- Put cooked veggies in a mixing bowl and run on medium speed.
- Add broth, butter and cheese.
- Mix sugar and cup of soup mix with dressing and add to veggie mixture while mixer is still running
- Mix for about a minute.
- Place mixture into a large casserole dish or a 9' x 13' pan and bake until golden brown (25-35 minutes).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.1, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 38.1, Sodium 420.1, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 6.7
BEST EVER SQUASH WITH SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Slice squash into 1/4" slices. Saute or steam squash until almost tender (season lightly with salt & pepper). Put aside. Chop and saute onion. Put aside. Brown sausage in skillet until crisp, breaking sausage into small pieces. Drain sausage. Mix together soup, milk and egg.
- Combine all ingredients (save 3/4 cup of cheese for top of casserole) and put in baking dish large enough to hold mixture.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 - 40 minutes. Add remaining cheese to top of casserole and bake another 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and slightly brown on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
BEST EVER SQUASH CASSEROLE
This is the best squash casserole recipe I've ever made. The corn bread flavor in it makes it just incredible. Its time consuming so I don't make it all that often but its worth doing at least once a month!
Provided by jovigirl
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare Jiffy Mix as directed, set aside to cool.
- Place zucchini and yellow squash in a large sauce pan and add just enough of water to cover.
- Cook on medium low heat just until tender, remove from heat.
- Drain squash, reserve one cup of water for casserole.
- On medium low temperature place all of the butter in large sauce pan and sauté the onions until the onions turn clear, add salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley.
- Add chicken bouillon cubes and garlic to onions, stir.
- Add drained squash and diced cheese, stir.
- Crumble corn bread in squash and pour the reserved cup of water and mix well.
- Place squash mixture in a 13"x11" baking pan that has been sprayed with a none stick spray.
- Cover casserole and place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees.
- Bake for 50- 60 minutes.
- Remove cover the last 20 minutes of baking time.
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: Use a firm, sweet variety of squash, such as butternut squash, kabocha squash, or acorn squash. Avoid watery or bitter-tasting varieties like zucchini or crookneck squash.
- Roast the squash before mashing it: Roasting the squash intensifies its flavor and gives it a slightly caramelized texture. You can roast the squash whole or in cubes.
- Use a variety of seasonings: Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings to flavor your squash casserole. Some popular options include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Add some cheese: Cheese is a classic addition to squash casserole. You can use shredded cheddar, Parmesan, or Gruyère cheese. If you're vegan, you can use a dairy-free cheese alternative.
- Top with a crunchy topping: A crunchy topping adds texture and flavor to your squash casserole. Some popular options include bread crumbs, crushed crackers, or chopped nuts.
Conclusion:
Squash casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover squash, and it's also a perfect dish for a potluck or holiday dinner. With so many different variations, you're sure to find a squash casserole recipe that you'll love.
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