Easy Slow Cooker Squash Recipes

SLOW COOKER YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In large heat-safe bowl, add squash, onion, water and heat in microwave until partially tender (about 5 minutes). The squash should still be holding its round shape.
• Drain well to remove all the excess liquid.
• In a medium-size mixing bowl, add sour cream, butter, cream of mushroom soup, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning (optional), breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese and mix until combined.
• Fold in the drained squash and onions. Don't over-mix.
• Transfer this mixture to a greased crockpot (6 quart or larger) gently and spread it evenly.
• In another mixing bowl, make topping by mixing together breadcrumbs, Ritz crackers, cheddar cheese, butter.
• Sprinkle this topping on top of the squash mixture.
• Cover and cook on Low heat for 2-3 hours or until squash is tender.
• Optional step: Remove lid and broil in oven for 5 minutes or until topping is crispy and golden brown.
• Remove from oven and garnish with roughly chopped fresh parsley if you like. Enjoy!

SLOW COOKER SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Prick outside of squash 10 to 15 times and place in a slow cooker crock. Pour water into crock.
• Cook on Low 4 to 6 hours. Remove squash to a cutting board until cool to the touch, 15 to 30 minutes.
• Halve the squash lengthwise. Scoop seeds from the cavity and discard them. Shred flesh from the skin with a fork to make strands.

SLOW COOKER BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Combine butternut squash and apple juice in a slow cooker. Whisk butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl; drizzle over butternut squash.
• Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

SLOW-COOKER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large microwavable bowl, microwave squash, onion and 1 tablespoon butter uncovered on High 10 minutes or until squash and onion are tender. Drain well.
• In slow cooker, mix squash mixture, 1 cup of the bread crumbs, 1/2 cup of the cheese, the sour cream, garlic salt, pepper and soup. In small bowl, mix remaining 1 cup bread crumbs, remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the melted butter. Sprinkle crumb mixture over squash.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 hours. Uncover; remove insert from slow cooker. Let stand 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.

SLOW-COOKED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash into 1/4-inch -thick slices. In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine squash, tomatoes and green onions. Add salt, pepper and broth. Cook, covered, on low until tender, 2-1/2 - 3-1/2 hours. Remove squash with a slotted spoon., To serve, top with croutons, cheese and bacon.