Frenchbakedzucchiniandyellowsquash Recipes

PARMESAN SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a large casserole dish with nonstick spray.Slice the squash into 1/4" slices. If they are larger squash, cut them down the middle before slicing.
• Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add the squash, garlic, thyme, and salt to taste.Sauté and stir until the squash is just starting to soften. Don't overcook!
• Remove from heat and add tomatoes.
• Beat together the eggs, sour cream, cheeses, and lemon juice in a medium sized bowl.
• Place half of the squash into the bottom of the casserole (you can be fancy and layer it like in the picture or you can just toss it in).
• Sprinkle on some salt and pepper then spread 1/2 of the egg mixture over the top. Repeat with remaining squash and egg mixture.Top with additional feta and Parmesan if desired.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the mixture is bubbling and slightly set.Serve hot.

SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Cut the zucchini and squash into long, thin layers. Lightly grease a 7x11-inch baking dish and layer the squash, zucchini, onion and tomatoes into the baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and add pats of butter between each layer of vegetables, and season each layer with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
• Continue this layering process until all the vegetables are used up and top this off with the remaining butter and cheese.
• Cover and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes, or until vegetables are to desired tenderness and cheese is melted and bubbly.

HARVEST YELLOW & ZUCCHINI SQUASH & BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook sliced squashes in a small pot with the water until tender but not mushy; drain and return squash to the pot.
• Add butter and allow it to melt in the pot and sauté all together for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, over medium to medium-low heat.
• Meanwhile, spray a large deep skillet with nonstick spray and cook the beef and onions.
• Drain any fat, then season meat mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the squash to the beef using a slotted spoon, and reduce heat to low.
• Beat together eggs, then whisk in mayo- add this mixture to the skillet.
• Stir in the cheese and the cooked rice.
• Pour into a large oval casserole and sprinkle with enough cracker crumbs to cover.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 350 F for about 15-20 minutes.
• Note: The original version of this recipe called for a whopping 1 whole stick of butter!
• I have always used at most the 1/2 stick and as little as 2 tablespoons.
• -it is based on your preferences.
• I also always use real, unsalted butter.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI BAKE

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, squash, seasonings and cheddar cheese. Place in a 1-1/2-qt. casserole. Top with the Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Bake at 350° for about 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

FRENCH BAKED ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat Oven to 350 degrees.
• In medium saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil.
• Add the sliced squash and zucchini and cook until tender-crisp.
• Drain the liquid from the squash.
• Cook the bacon until it is crisp in a 10-inch skillet.
• Remove the bacon from the skillet and reserve.
• Add chopped onion to bacon drippings.
• Saute until onion is transparent.
• Drain off the bacon drippings and add the reserved bacon, soup, green chilis, salt and pepper.
• Mix well.
• Remove from the heat.
• Fold in the squash and transfer to a buttered 2 quart baking dish.
• Cover the dish and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove the cover and sprinkle the top with cheese.
• Place it under the broiler to lightly brown the cheese.

CHEESY SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

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.