Best 10 Easy Cheesy Squash Casserole Bake Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting goodness of our easy cheesy squash casserole bake, a culinary symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features tender yellow squash and zucchini, enveloped in a creamy and flavorful cheese sauce, all baked to golden perfection. Complementing this savory creation are two additional irresistible recipes: a cheesy broccoli casserole and a cheesy potato casserole. Each casserole boasts its own unique blend of ingredients and flavors, offering a delightful trio of options to satisfy any palate. Embark on a culinary journey with us as we guide you through the steps to create these cheesy casserole masterpieces.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE



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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

4 cups sliced yellow squash
½ cup chopped onion
35 buttery round crackers, crushed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup milk
¼ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter

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

EASY CHEESY SQUASH CASSEROLE RECIPE



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This squash casserole is the delicious one you remember from your childhood. Remember? The only one that you would eat?

Provided by Loaves and Dishes

Categories     Side

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tbs vegetable oil
1 medium onion - chopped
½ tsp garlic - minced
2 lbs yellow squash (the smaller the better - Grate ½ the squash and slice and cut the rest into quarters.)
1 tsp salt
1 can of cream of chicken soup (or mushroom or celery)
½ cup sour cream
2 Cups white or yellow cheddar cheese
1/3 cup American cheese food
2 eggs beaten
1 cup of crushed butter crackers (like Ritz (about 1 sleeve))
¼ Cup Parmesan cheese - grated
1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
2 tbs melted real butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, grate and slice the squash, grate the cheese and crush the crackers.
  • Prepare a 9x12 baking dish with non stick spray.
  • On the stovetop over medium heat in a large skillet, heat the onion and cook till translucent then add the garlic and cook until fragrant - about 1 minute.
  • Add the squash and salt. Stir well and Add the lid and allow the squash to steam in their own juices. Keep cooking the squash until you can tell that water has been released from the squash and the squash are soft. Remove the lid and continue cooking until the water evaporates from the pan. Then remove from the heat and let rest.
  • In a large bowl, combine the soup, sour cream, cheese and eggs and stir well.
  • Once the squash have cooled somel, mix them into the soup mixture and mix thoroughly.
  • Spread the mixture into the baking dish.
  • Bake the squash at 350 for 25 minutes
  • In a medium sized bowl, mix the crushed crackers, parmesan, thyme and butter. After the squash has baked for 25 minutes, remove it from the oven and sprinkle the cracker crumb mixture on the top. Put back in the oven and bake for another 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 489 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Southern squash casserole is a family-friendly way to get kids to eat their veggies! This simple recipe calls for summer squash, Vidalia onion, butter, sour cream Parmesan and cheddar cheese. Top with crushed buttery crackers before baking.

Provided by Paula Deen

Categories     cheesy     potluck     southern cooking     thanksgiving

Time 15m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 medium thinly sliced yellow squash
1 large thinly sliced Vidalia onion
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 sleeve crushed medium to fine buttery crackers

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the squash, onion, and butter until soft. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan, cheddar and sour cream. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Place in the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle the cracker crumbs evenly over the top. Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.

CHEESY SQUASH CASSEROLE



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A creamy and cheesy casserole with summer squash, zucchini, spinach, mushrooms and a buttery cracker crumb topping. It is so cheesy and yummy that you almost forget you're eating vegetables... Worked on my kids, anyway! They couldn't get enough.

Provided by Dawn P.

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups thinly sliced zucchini
2 cups thinly sliced yellow squash
1 (8 ounce) package baby bella mushrooms, sliced
1 small white onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
2 cups crushed buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®)
½ cup butter, melted
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and thinly sliced
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sliced green onion
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add zucchini and yellow squash; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 6 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in another large saucepan. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until onion starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and saute until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Mix crackers with 1/2 cup melted butter in a medium bowl.
  • Combine squash mixture, mushroom mixture, tomatoes, pimento peppers, mayonnaise, green onion, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
  • Layer 1/2 of the squash mixture in a large casserole dish. Cover with 1/2 of the Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Top with 1/2 of the cracker crumbs. Layer remaining squash mixture, cheese, and cracker crumbs on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and cracker crumbs are browned, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 56.2 mg, Fat 40 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 897.2 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

EASY SQUASH CASSEROLE



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This recipe was given to me by a great friend. I make this during the holidays and everyone loves it. This is the one request that is a must at family gatherings.

Provided by SHANNON DECKER

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 45m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 yellow squash, sliced
¼ cup milk
½ cup butter, sliced
2 eggs, beaten
1 bunch green onions, tops thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups crushed buttery round crackers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add squash and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain.
  • To the squash add milk, butter, eggs, green onion tops, salt, pepper and sugar; mix well. Transfer to a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese and crushed crackers.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 105.7 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 379.4 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

CHEESY SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Onion and cheddar cheese perk up the rich flavor of summer squash in this comforting casserole. A crispy cornflake-crumb topping adds a little crunch. -Katherine Metz, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 small yellow summer squash, sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 large egg
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sugar
Pepper to taste
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons crushed cornflakes
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine squash, onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until squash is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain., In a small bowl, whisk the egg, mayonnaise, sugar, pepper and remaining salt until blended. Stir in cheese and squash mixture. Transfer to a greased 2-cup baking dish. Toss the cornflakes and butter; sprinkle over top. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° until golden brown and bubbly, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 31g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 937mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

EASY CREAMY SQUASH CASSEROLE



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This cheese-enhanced squash casserole is quick and easy to prepare and will please all the members of your family. My husband considers himself a squash casserole connoisseur. He loves this one!

Provided by Sylvia Roland

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup butter
4 yellow summer squash, thinly sliced
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 cup sour cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed and divided
¼ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1-quart baking dish.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir squash and onion in hot butter until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and cool vegetables.
  • Whisk sour cream and egg together in a large bowl. Add squash mixture, Cheddar cheese, and 1/2 of the crushed buttery round crackers; stir to combine and pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Stir remaining buttery round crackers and melted butter together in a bowl; spread over the top of squash mixture and gently pat down.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crackers are lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 112.7 mg, Fat 37.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 20.9 g, Sodium 457.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

EASY CHEESY SQUASH CASSEROLE BAKE



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This is one of those rare squash dishes that isn't mushy. The squash still has some toothsomeness to it. I had a bumper crop of squash and had to find ways to use it up that didn't involve squishy squash since the husband cannot stand overly soft textured food.

Provided by Julie Ann Keene

Categories     Vegetables

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 small yellow squash, sliced into discs
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 sleeve vegetable flavored ritz crackers
2 c cheddar cheese, shredded
3 eggs, beaten
3/4 c milk
1/4 c butter, melted
2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400
  • 2. Combine all ingredients well in a large bowl. Spoon evenly into a greased 9x13 casserole dish.
  • 3. Bake for 30 minutes or until top is browned.

THIS CAN'T BE SQUASH CASSEROLE



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My family loves this recipe. If freezing, bake first.

Provided by arthur j

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
4 pounds yellow squash, sliced
¼ cup butter
½ cup chopped onion
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup Cheddar cheese
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
½ (10.75 ounce) can milk
½ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook squash in the boiling water until very tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and transfer squash to a large bowl; mash until evenly smooth.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in the melted butter until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix onion, cream of mushroom soup, Cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, milk, mayonnaise, sugar, eggs, salt, and pepper into mashed squash. Spread mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and edges are lightly browned, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 55.6 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 497.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CHEESY SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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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

1 pound yellow squash, sliced
1 pound zucchini, sliced
½ onion, diced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup biscuit baking mix (such as Bisquick®)
½ cup butter
2 eggs
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
10 saltine crackers, or as needed, crushed
¼ cup bread crumbs

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

Tips:

  • Choose butternut squash that is firm and has a deep orange color.
  • Pierce the squash with a fork before baking to help it cook evenly.
  • Be sure to drain the squash well before mashing it.
  • Use a food processor or blender to get a smooth and creamy squash puree.
  • Season the squash puree to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the casserole, such as cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella.
  • Top the casserole with breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for a crispy topping.
  • Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and golden brown.

Conclusion:

Cheesy squash casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, cheesy flavor, and crispy topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying side dish, give this cheesy squash casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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