Best 6 Easy Squash Casserole Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and comforting dish that will warm your belly and please your taste buds? Look no further than this easy squash casserole. Made with simple, everyday ingredients, this casserole is a great way to use up leftover squash or to enjoy a hearty and flavorful meal. With its creamy, cheesy interior and crispy, crunchy topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

In addition to the classic squash casserole, the article also includes recipes for a variety of other squash dishes, including roasted squash, squash soup, and squash fritters. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a hearty main course, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will love.

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

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 BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE



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This delicious recipe combines butternut squash, sugar, milk, vanilla, eggs and margarine to make a creamy casserole you'll be proud to serve.

Provided by Patricia McElroy

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Squash Casserole Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 ½ cups milk
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
¼ cup margarine, melted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch salt
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place squash, cut-sides down, on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake squash in the preheated oven until soft, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Scoop out and mash squash flesh.
  • Stir 3 cups mashed squash, milk, white sugar, eggs, 1/4 cup melted margarine, flour, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt together in a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spread mixture into an even layer.
  • Bake in the oven until casserole is set, about 45 minutes. Stir brown sugar, pecans, and 1/2 cup melted margarine together in a bowl. Sprinkle pecan mixture over the top of the casserole. Continue baking casserole until top is browned, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 146.4 mg, Sugar 30.7 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

EASY SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Easy Spaghetti Squash Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Aduladi

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 spaghetti squash (med-smallish)
1 cup spaghetti sauce or 1 cup fire-roasted tomatoes
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup mushroom (sliced or diced)
1 small sweet onion
1/2 lb ground beef (optional)
1/2 cup Italian sausage (optional)
1 tablespoon butter (may use just oil if vegan)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup shredded mexican cheese or 1 cup Italian cheese blend
1 scoop sour cream or 1 scoop Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • 1. Cut spaghetti squash in half (length wise). Scoop out seed from center. Put in baking pan cut side down. Pour in 2 cups water (enough to cover bottom of pan plus a little). Cover with foil. Bake 350 degrees for approximately one hour - depending on size. Test for doneness with a fork. Fork should pierce the squash easily. (if you like your squash less done then cook accordingly).
  • 2. When done take fork/spoon and scrape out the fibers of the squash. Drain well to get rid of liquid.
  • WHILE SQUASH IS BAKING:
  • 3. Brown up ground beef and Italian sausage. Drain. Set aside.
  • WHILE SQUASH IS BAKING ABOUT 1/2 WAY THROUGH (@30 MIN MARK):.
  • 4. Dice up onions and mushrooms.
  • 5. Sautee onion in butter/oil. When onions start to brown add mushrooms. When done add in spaghetti sauce and/or fire roasted tomatoes. Heat til warm. Remove from heat.
  • 6. Mix in baked squash, ground beef, sausage and parmesan cheese. Transfer to baking dish. Top with 1 cup. shredded cheese.
  • 7. Bake 350 until cheese is melted and slightly browning. About 1/2 hour.
  • 8. Remove from oven serve. Serve with spoonful of sour cream or plain greek yogurt.

EASY SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE



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This easy summer squash casserole is made for variations - just choose one of the ingredients in each category to change up the flavor or use up what you have at home!

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Vegetables

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lb summer squash, sliced and blanched: yellow, patty pan, zucchini, or other variety
1/2 c diced onion
2 clove minced garlic
2 pinch salt and pepper
2 pinch dried herbs, like poultry seasoning, italian seasoning, herbs du provence, southwest seasonings, or other herb blend of your choice
1 to 1 1/2 c either fresh bread crumbs *or* cracker crumbs, such as ritz, cheez-its, or herb-flavored crackers
1 can(s) condensed cream soup, such as mushroom, chicken, celery, broccoli, or potato
2 eggs
1 c grated cheese: use cheddar, swiss, monterey jack, or even velveeta cut in cubes
1/4 c grated parmesan or romano cheese for topping (optional)
1/2 to 1 lb browned and crumbled beef or sausage (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. To blanch squash, drop the cut up squash into rapidly boiling salted water. Boil for 3 minutes after water has returned to a boil. Then quickly drain squash in a colander and immerse in ice water to stop cooking.
  • 2. Mix together the blanched squash, onion, garlic, salt and pepper, and dried herbs in a large bowl. Stir in breadcrumbs or cracker crumbs until all are well-coated.
  • 3. In another bowl, beat eggs into the cream soup; stir in the grated cheese and then mix the wet ingredients with the squash mixture.
  • 4. Turn mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole dish. Top with Parmesan or Romano cheese if desired. Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes until set and nicely browned. Remove from oven before it dries out too much. Allow to cool 5 minutes before slicing.
  • 5. OPTIONAL: We have found that adding some browned crumbled meat to this dish makes it a hearty main dish. Italian sausage is our favorite, but we've also used ground beef and breakfast sausage. Experiment and make it your own!

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.

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash. For this recipe, a butternut squash is ideal. It has a sweet and nutty flavor that pairs well with the other ingredients.
  • Roast the squash before mashing it. Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness and caramelizes the edges slightly, giving the casserole a more complex flavor.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. The combination of cheddar, Parmesan, and cream cheese creates a rich and flavorful sauce that coats the squash and bread crumbs.
  • Don't overcook the casserole. The casserole is done when the top is golden brown and the center is bubbly. Overcooking will dry out the casserole and make it less creamy.

Conclusion:

This easy squash casserole is a delicious and comforting side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you serve it at a holiday dinner or a weeknight family meal, this casserole is sure to be a hit.

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