Best 7 Bread And Butter Yellow Squash Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the comforting allure of bread and butter yellow squash. This classic Southern dish, with its vibrant yellow hue and medley of flavors, has captivated taste buds for generations. Our culinary journey begins with a trio of delectable recipes that showcase the versatility of this humble vegetable.

First, we present the classic bread and butter yellow squash, a harmonious blend of sweet squash, savory onion, and a touch of zesty vinegar. This timeless recipe exudes simplicity, yet delivers a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul.

Next, we venture into a realm of bold flavors with our spicy bread and butter yellow squash. This recipe infuses the classic dish with a touch of heat, thanks to the addition of red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper. The result is a tantalizing balance of sweet, savory, and spicy that will leave your taste buds invigorated.

Finally, we introduce a delightful twist on the traditional dish: our bacon and bread and butter yellow squash. This recipe elevates the classic combination with the smoky, savory goodness of bacon. The bacon adds a layer of richness and depth of flavor that will have you coming back for more.

Whether you prefer the classic, spicy, or bacon-infused version, our bread and butter yellow squash recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings and transport you to a realm of culinary bliss. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary expedition that will leave you utterly delighted.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BREAD AND BUTTER SQUASH PICKLES



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Make and share this Bread and Butter Squash pickles recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brenda Hall

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 5-6 Pints

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups cucumbers or 4 cups squash
4 cups squash
2 cups sliced onions
4 bell peppers (can be mixed red & green)
2 cups vinegar
3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons celery seeds
2 teaspoons mustard seeds

Steps:

  • Combine cukes, squash, onions& peppers and sprinkle with about 3 Tbls. of salt.
  • Let set for 1 hour and then drain.
  • Mix other ingredients and bring to a hard boil
  • Add vegetables and bring to boil again.
  • Fill jars & put in water bath for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.7, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 11.5, Carbohydrate 137.7, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 128.4, Protein 3.5

BREAD AND BUTTER SQUASH PICKLES (REGULAR AND SUGAR-FREE)



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Last year we wound up with a bumper crop of yellow squash. Trying to be creative in how we put it up, I experimented with a regular cucumber pickle recipe and came up with these. Turns out, we liked them better than cucumber pickles! They're crisp and tasty on sandwiches, or on the side with a bowl of soup beans. Or, you can...

Provided by Lisa Crum

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 yellow straight or crookneck squash, thinly sliced (any size but the smaller they are, the fewer seeds)
2 onions, sliced into thin rings
2 bell peppers, thinly sliced (optional)
1/4 c salt
2 1/4 c sugar or 3 1/2 cups splenda
2 1/4 c apple cider vinegar
2 tsp celery seed
2 tsp mustard seed
1 Tbsp pickling spice

Steps:

  • 1. Do not peel squash. Slice squash, onions, and green pepper in thin strips. Add 1/4 cup salt, cover with cold water. Let stand for one hour, use ice to keep cool or refrigerate.
  • 2. Combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed and turmeric. Boil ingredients for three minutes, stirring occasionally, then add drained squash mixture. Simmer for three more minutes. Bring to a boil. Pack in hot canning jars and fill to 1/2 inch of top of jar with juice. Makes about 4 or 5 pints, double if you want more.
  • 3. PROCESS JARS IN BOILING WATER BATH 10 MINUTES.
  • 4. Notes: To a double batch I used for spices: 3 T. mustard seed 2 T. pickling spice 1 T. celery seed And a total of 7 cups splenda to 4.5 cups vinegar

EASY SUMMER SQUASH BREAD



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Easy bread made with yellow squash

Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup of yellow squash (grated)
1/2 cup of zucchini (grated)
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1/2 cup of white granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of allspice
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/2 cup of butter (melted)
2 teaspoons of vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 cup of nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine yellow squash, zucchini, butter, eggs, brown sugar, white sugar and vanilla in bowl and mix well.
  • Add in remaining ingredients and combine until mixture is mixed and all ingredients are wet. Fold in nuts.
  • Pour into greased 9X5 loaf pan and top with extra nuts (can sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar for added flavor). Bake for 45-50 minutes.
  • Let cool 10 minutes and remove from pan.

SOUTHERN BAKED YELLOW SQUASH



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I coaxed this easy (and forgiving) recipe from its maker after tasting it at a pot luck, and was surprised by its simplicity. Just a few ingredients make a delicious summer side dish for anything barbecued, grilled, or smoked - especially if the squash is home grown!

Provided by Melissa Hamilton

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds yellow summer squash, cut into 1-inch cubes
½ cup dry bread crumbs
½ cup chopped onion
2 eggs
¼ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Place the squash in a large saucepan, cover with water, and boil until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain the squash well, place in a large mixing bowl, and mash until slightly chunky. Stir in 1/2 cup of bread crumbs, onion, eggs, 1/4 cup of butter, sugar, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined, and spread mixture into the prepared baking dish. Drizzle the top of the casserole with 1/4 cup melted butter, and sprinkle 1/4 cup bread crumbs over the butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is cooked through and the top is golden brown, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 374.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SUMMER SQUASH BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Onion     Zucchini     Summer     Yellow Squash     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 (1-pint) jars

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 lb small yellow squash and green zucchini, scrubbed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds (12 cups)
2 large onions, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons canning salt
1 quart crushed ice
2 1/4 cups cider vinegar
1 cup pure maple syrup (preferably dark amber)
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
6 (4- to 5-inch-long) fresh red chiles such as Holland red hot finger peppers
Special Equipment
6 (1-pint) canning jars with lids and screw bands

Steps:

  • Toss together yellow squash, zucchini, and onions with 1/4 cup canning salt and crushed ice in a large bowl. Press a plate directly onto vegetables and place a 5-pound weight on top (a bag of sugar in a sealed plastic bag works well). Let stand at room temperature 4 hours.
  • Sterilize jars and lids .
  • Bring vinegar, syrup, water, mustard seeds, allspice, celery seeds, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons canning salt to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan, then simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
  • Cut a lengthwise slit in each chile (don't cut all the way through), then add chiles to pickling liquid and continue to simmer 1 minute.
  • Drain jars upside down on a clean kitchen towel 1 minute, then invert.
  • Drain vegetables in a colander set over a bowl to catch liquid, then pack into jars, tucking a chile pepper into side of each jar. Fill jars with pickling liquid, leaving 1/4 inch of space at top, then run a thin knife between vegetables and jar to eliminate air bubbles.
  • Seal, process, and store filled jars , boiling pickles in jars 20 minutes.
  • Let pickles stand in jars at least 1 week for flavors to develop.

SUMMER SQUASH BREAD



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Transform your summer squash into a moist, delicious loaf of bread!

Provided by UNFORGETABLE

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 eggs, beaten
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 cups shredded summer squash

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the eggs until fluffy. Beat in the sugar, oil, and vanilla. Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Fold in the squash. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 105.4 mg, Sugar 25.6 g

BAKED PARMESAN BREADED SQUASH



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Baked yellow squash is beautifully crispy. You don't have to turn the pieces, but do keep an eye on them. - Debi Mitchell, Flower Mound, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups thinly sliced yellow summer squash (3 medium)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Place squash in a large bowl. Add oil and seasonings; toss to coat., In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs and cheese. Dip squash in crumb mixture to coat both sides, patting to help coating adhere. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, rotating pans halfway through baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Look for small, firm yellow squash that are free of blemishes. Avoid any squash that has soft spots or bruises.
  • Wash the squash thoroughly: Scrub the squash with a vegetable brush under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Cut the squash into thin slices: Cut the squash into thin slices, about 1/4-inch thick. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Cook the squash in a hot skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the squash and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and slightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the bread crumbs and butter: Once the squash is cooked, stir in the bread crumbs and butter. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the bread crumbs are golden brown and the butter is melted.
  • Season to taste: Season the squash with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately: Serve the squash immediately as a side dish or main course.

Conclusion:

Bread and butter yellow squash is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up fresh summer squash, and it is also a healthy and affordable dish. With its sweet and savory flavor, bread and butter yellow squash is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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