Best 6 Gruyere Squash Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our Gruyère Squash Casserole, a delectable dish that harmonizes the earthy sweetness of butternut squash with the rich, nutty complexity of Gruyère cheese. This symphony of textures and flavors is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

This culinary masterpiece starts with a base of tender butternut squash, roasted to perfection and infused with a blend of aromatic herbs and spices. The squash is then enveloped in a creamy Gruyère cheese sauce, creating a velvety and indulgent filling. Topped with a crispy breadcrumb crust, this casserole becomes a textural delight, offering a satisfying crunch with every bite.

Accompanying the Gruyère Squash Casserole is a collection of equally enticing recipes that will elevate your culinary repertoire. Treat yourself to the classic comfort of Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip, a luscious blend of spinach, artichoke hearts, and cream cheese, perfect for any gathering. For a lighter option, try the refreshing Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill, a burst of crispness and tang that will invigorate your palate.

If you're in the mood for something hearty and satisfying, the Italian Sausage and Peppers Skillet is sure to hit the spot. This one-pan dish combines succulent Italian sausage, colorful bell peppers, and a savory tomato sauce, offering a robust and flavorful meal. And for a sweet ending, the Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies will transport you to dessert heaven with their chewy texture, rich chocolate flavor, and a hint of sea salt that creates an irresistible balance of sweet and savory.

So embark on a culinary journey with our Gruyère Squash Casserole and discover a world of flavors that will captivate your senses. With a medley of accompanying recipes that cater to various tastes and preferences, your taste buds are in for a delightful adventure.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SOUTHERN SQUASH CASSEROLE



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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

2 tablespoons butter, divided
4 small yellow squash (about 2 lbs.), sliced ( (about 6 cups total))
1 small onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
¾ cup crushed butter crackers ((I used 18 Ritz crackers))

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

SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Provided by Claire Robinson

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small Vidalia onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
Water
2 pounds yellow squash, cut into 1/2 to 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup good quality mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups grated Gruyere cheese
1 1/4 cups crushed butter crackers, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a heated skillet, cook the onions, adding a little water to prevent them from burning. Cook until lightly brown, adding more water, if needed. Add the squash, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and cook until the squash is tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the mayonnaise, 1 cup of the cheese and 1 cup of the crumbled crackers. Pour the mixture into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and top with remaining 1/4 cup of butter crackers. Bake until the casserole is bubbly around edges, about 25 minutes. Remove the casserole from the oven and serve hot.

DELICATA SQUASH GRATIN



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Delicata is a small winter squash with an edible skin, which makes it a breeze to prepare! Wash, slice off the ends, then halve it lengthwise, seed it, and cut into half moon shapes. It is excellent on its own, simply roasted, or baked in this lovely cheese sauce.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
2 medium (blank)s delicata squash
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a medium casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Slice delicata squash lengthwise, remove seeds and pulp, and cut into 1/2-inch crescent-shaped slices. Place squash in the prepared pan and lightly season with salt and pepper.
  • Melt butter in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes, being careful not to allow the paste to brown. Gradually stir in milk and bring to a boil. Stir and cook for about 3 minutes; remove from heat. Mix in Gruyere cheese and stir until melted. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour cheese sauce over the squash and bake in the preheated oven until the squash is fork-tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Garnish with snipped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 26.1 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 68.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

SQUASH, MUSTARD & GRUYèRE GRATIN



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Layer up squash or pumpkin with a rich, creamy sauce and bubbling melted cheese to make this indulgent side dish - serve with a Sunday roast or sausages

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Side dish

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

small knob of butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 onions , halved and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves , peeled and squashed
8 sage leaves
300ml pot double cream
200ml milk
2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
1 squash or pumpkin, peeled, seeds removed, quartered and thinly sliced (about 950g/2lb 2oz prepared weight)
100g gruyère (or vegetarian alternative), grated

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and oil in a large frying pan. Add the onions and cook slowly over a low-medium heat, stirring every now and then, for 10-15 mins until golden and soft.
  • Meanwhile, put the garlic and half the sage in a saucepan, add the cream and milk, and heat gently, not allowing the mixture to boil, for 5 mins. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool for 10 mins, then fish out the sage and garlic. Stir in the mustard and season well.
  • If cooking straight away, heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Layer the pumpkin slices, onions, most of the cheese and the infused cream into a large baking dish, finishing with a layer of cream. Once you've used the ingredients up, scatter with the remaining cheese and put the remaining sage leaves on top. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 mins.
  • Uncover the dish and increase the heat to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cook for a further 20-30 mins until golden brown and tender all the way through. Leave to cool for 10 mins before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Fat 37 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

GRUYERE SQUASH CASSEROLE



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I've seen lots of squash casseroles, but none quite like this one. The secret is all in the cheese! This is very rich tasting and so hearty my vegetarian daughter happily eats it as a main course!

Provided by SouthernChefinConne

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 1 Casserole, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 small vidalia onion, chopped
2 lbs yellow squash, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
salt and pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups grated gruyere cheese
1 1/4 cups crushed butter flavored crackers (I use Ritz)

Steps:

  • Cook the onions until lightly brown.
  • Add the squash, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste and cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in mayo, 1 cup of the cheese, and 1 cup of the crumbled crackers.
  • Pour into a 1 and 1/2 quart baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese, then remaining crackers.
  • Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.2, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 39.9, Sodium 471.3, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 6.1, Protein 10.4

CHEESY ZUCCHINI GRATIN



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This was my first attempt at a gratin and I think it turned out nicely! It's a healthy, cheesy vegetable casserole.

Provided by Chef AidF

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
1 cup panko bread crumbs
¼ cup butter
2 zucchini, sliced
1 yellow squash, sliced
2 shallots, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ cup light cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix Gruyere cheese and panko bread crumbs together in a bowl.
  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted. Add zucchini, yellow squash, shallots, and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in basil, rosemary, salt, and black pepper; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Mix flour into the skillet. Pour in cream in a steady stream and stir until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in half the cheese mixture. Remove from heat.
  • Pour zucchini mixture into a baking dish. Top with remaining cheese mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 77.5 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 265.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash. For this recipe, butternut squash or kabocha squash are both excellent choices. They are both sweet and have a firm texture that will hold up well in the casserole.
  • Don't overcook the squash. The squash should be tender but still slightly firm. If you overcook it, it will become mushy and the casserole will be less flavorful.
  • Use a good quality Gruyère cheese. Gruyère is a Swiss cheese that has a nutty, slightly salty flavor. It melts well and is perfect for this casserole.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. You can add a variety of toppings to this casserole, such as bread crumbs, chopped nuts, or grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Make sure the casserole is hot and bubbly before serving. This casserole is best served hot out of the oven. If you let it cool, it will thicken and become less creamy.

Conclusion:

This Gruyère squash casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover squash. With its creamy texture, nutty flavor, and cheesy goodness, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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