ITALIAN SQUASH CASSEROLE

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You can assemble this garlic-kissed veggie dish in advance, but wait to bake it until just before serving. The aroma from the oven will lure everyone in the house to the kitchen.-Paul VanSavage, Binghamton, NY

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 14 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 whole garlic bulb
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium butternut squash (about 3-1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes
2 large sweet red peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large red onion, cut into wedges
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off of garlic bulb. Brush with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Wrap bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to 400°. Cool garlic for 10 minutes. Squeeze softened garlic into a bowl and mash., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute squash in 1 tablespoon oil until golden brown; transfer to a large bowl. In the same skillet, saute peppers and onion in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add to squash., Stir in the tomatoes, garlic, bread crumbs, parsley, rosemary, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Rajpot Badshah
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover squash. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ronald Estrada
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This casserole is a delicious and easy way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Habib Khaskheli
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This casserole is a great way to use up summer squash. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Md Mijan Ahmed
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I'm not a fan of squash, but this casserole was surprisingly good. I would definitely make it again.


Kayci Scott
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This casserole is a delicious and easy way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Indu Tamang
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover squash. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Lyndsey Delk
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I love that this casserole is made with fresh ingredients. It makes it so much more flavorful.


Zeeshan Ansari
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This casserole is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.


Maruf Hossen
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Eissej Laracrem
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Susan Gilbert
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This casserole was a great way to use up some extra squash I had. It was easy to make and very tasty.


Melissa Chiamaka
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but this casserole was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the casserole was very creamy.


Watan Saad Ali Khan
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This is my new favorite way to cook squash! It was so easy to make and the results were amazing.


Sajib Payda
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This casserole was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The squash was perfectly cooked and the cheese was melted and gooey.


Sufyan Mah
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I've made this casserole several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up summer squash, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kyle Fox
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! I used a combination of zucchini and yellow squash, and it was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Alyssa Embry
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I'm not usually a fan of squash, but this casserole changed my mind. It was so creamy and flavorful, and the cheese topping was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rolando Whitby
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This Italian squash casserole was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the casserole was nice and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.