Best 3 Delta Cafe Copycat Squash Casserole Recipes

Delta Cafe's Squash Casserole is a Southern classic dish that has been enjoyed by generations. This easy-to-make casserole is a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors, with a creamy custard filling and a crispy cornbread topping. It is a staple at holiday gatherings, potlucks, and family dinners. This article provides two versions of this classic recipe: the traditional Delta Cafe Squash Casserole and a lightened-up version that uses reduced-fat ingredients. Both recipes are incredibly flavorful and satisfying, and they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

**Traditional Delta Cafe Squash Casserole:**

This classic recipe uses simple ingredients to create a creamy, comforting casserole. Butternut squash is cooked until tender and then mashed with butter, cream, eggs, and spices. The mixture is poured into a casserole dish and topped with a crispy cornbread topping. The casserole is baked until golden brown and bubbly, and it is served hot.

**Lightened-Up Delta Cafe Squash Casserole:**

This healthier version of Delta Cafe's Squash Casserole uses reduced-fat ingredients to create a lighter, yet still flavorful casserole. Butternut squash is roasted until tender and then mashed with reduced-fat milk, egg whites, and spices. The mixture is poured into a casserole dish and topped with a reduced-fat cornbread topping. The casserole is baked until golden brown and bubbly, and it is served hot.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SQUASH CASSEROLE(LIKE BLACK EYED PEA RESTAURANT)

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Even if you don't like yellow squash, you've got to try this. It almost tastes like fresh sweet corn! This is a copycat recipe of the Black Eyed Pea Restaurant's squash casserole. They are well known for their southern country veggies!

Provided by Susan Din

Categories Side Casseroles

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 lb medium yellow summer squash, cleaned and cut into 2" lengths
1/2 c chopped onion
1 c soft bread crumbs(crumble a few slices of bread/rolls in a food processor)
2 large eggs
1 stick butter
1/4 c sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
BREADCRUMB TOPPING
1/2 c soft bread crumbs
2 Tbsp butter, melted

Steps:

1. Cut tips off squash and cut each squash into 3 or 4 pieces. Drop squash and chopped onion into a large saucepan with enough boiling water to cover. Return to boil, reduce heat and cook until tender. Drain well in colander and mash, allowing excess liquid to drain.
2. Combine with beaten eggs, 1-cup breadcrumbs, butter, sugar, salt, onion, and pepper. Turn into a greased 3-quart casserole.
3. Toss remaining bread crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, until lightly browned.

DIXIE CAFE BAKED SQUASH

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Make and share this Dixie Cafe Baked Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by courtney.patterson10

Categories Low Protein

Time 50m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs yellow squash
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
1/8 cup sugar
salt & pepper

Steps:

Trim squash, cut into large chunks & boil to tender.
Drain & mash.
Mix all ingredients, saving half of the crumbs and put into sprayed 8x8 baking dish.
Cover with remaining bread crumbs.
Bake at 350 until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.2, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 37.1, Sodium 96.7, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 4.7, Protein 2.6

DELTA CAFE COPYCAT SQUASH CASSEROLE

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I make no claim to originality on this recipe-you can get the original anywhere on the Internet. However, 1) I tweaked it to get it more like the way it tastes at the café (to me...), and 2) I always come to food.com for my recipes for storage, and this one is not on it so I always end up hunting it down somewhere else. Apologies to the original, but gotta have my squash casserole!!!

Provided by Suseme

Categories Vegetable

Time 2h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

5 -6 lbs yellow squash
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
3/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup for topping
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 onion, chopped small

Steps:

Cut off tips of squash. Slice the squash into thin rounds, to cook quicker. Cook in boiling water, about 10 minutes. Drain in colander. Split the squash, using one half for the mixure and the other half for mashing. Mash the second half with hand masher, leaving small chunks visible.
Take first half, mash with mixer until small. Mix with bread crumbs, one stick butter, sugar, salt, pepper and beat until thoroughly mixed. (Will be fairly smooth). Then mix in onions with mixer.
Mix by hand the second half of mashed squash with the mixed half. Pour into 9 x 13 pan. Smooth and cover with a light layer of bread crumbs.
Can melt the last half stick of butter and mix with crumbs if desired because the crumbs don't brown nicely. (I also have "broiled" the top brown at the end of cooking and poured the butter over it to help.).
Bake at 350 degrees until browned, usually about an hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.5, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 36.6, Sodium 718, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 10.2, Protein 4.3

Tips:

For a richer flavor, use a combination of butter and olive oil to sauté the vegetables.
If you don't have a baking dish, you can use a large skillet or Dutch oven.
To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Then, bake it as directed when you're ready to serve.
Serve the casserole hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

This Delta Cafe Copycat Squash Casserole is a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, cheesy filling and crispy breadcrumb topping, it is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!