Peggys Favorite Summer Squash Bake Recipes

SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put a large colander inside a large bowl.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add a third of the squash to the skillet, arrange in a single layer and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the squash begins to soften and are golden brown spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the colander. Repeat 2 more times using 2 tablespoons of butter for each batch and sprinkling with 1/2 teaspoon salt and few grinds of pepper. Transfer each batch to the colander.
• Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet along with the pepper and onion and cook, stirring occasionally scraping up any brown bits, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Let cool for 5 minutes then fold into the squash. Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Whisk together the sour cream, eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Fold in the Cheddar, thyme and chives. Pour over the squash making sure that some of the mixture sinks down to the bottom.
• Microwave the remaining tablespoon of butter in a medium bowl until melted. Fold in the crackers and hot sauce. Sprinkle evenly over the squash. Bake until the eggs are cooked through and the crackers are golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

PEG'S SUMMER SQUASH BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Lay the summer squash slices in a single layer in a 9x12-inch baking dish; dot with butter. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the squash.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the squash is tender, bubbling, and golden yellow-brown, about 20 minutes.

BEST EVER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Prepare Jiffy Mix as directed, set aside to cool.
• Place zucchini and yellow squash in a large sauce pan and add just enough of water to cover.
• Cook on medium low heat just until tender, remove from heat.
• Drain squash, reserve one cup of water for casserole.
• On medium low temperature place all of the butter in large sauce pan and sauté the onions until the onions turn clear, add salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley.
• Add chicken bouillon cubes and garlic to onions, stir.
• Add drained squash and diced cheese, stir.
• Crumble corn bread in squash and pour the reserved cup of water and mix well.
• Place squash mixture in a 13"x11" baking pan that has been sprayed with a none stick spray.
• Cover casserole and place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees.
• Bake for 50- 60 minutes.
• Remove cover the last 20 minutes of baking time.

CHEESY SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine squash, onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until squash is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain., In a small bowl, whisk the egg, mayonnaise, sugar, pepper and remaining salt until blended. Stir in cheese and squash mixture. Transfer to a greased 2-cup baking dish. Toss the cornflakes and butter; sprinkle over top. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° until golden brown and bubbly, 25-30 minutes.

SUMMER SQUASH BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Cook zucchini and yellow squash in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Whisk eggs and dressing in large bowl until blended. Stir in Parmesan. Add zucchini mixture and all remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish.
• Bake 35 to 40 min. or until center is set and edges are lightly browned.

SUMMER SQUASH BAKE

Steps:

• Place squash and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well. Stir in the green pepper, onion, pecans, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup of cheese, sugar, salt and pepper. , Transfer to a lightly greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

BAKED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Slice squash.
• Boil or steam until tender.
• Drain, then mash the squash.
• Preheat oven to 375º.
• In a large bowl, combine mashed squash, half of the melted butter, onion, eggs, sugar, salt and pepper. Spoon into a 2 quart casserole.
• Combine bread crumbs with the remaining butter and sprinkle over the squash.
• Bake 45 minutes.

BAKED SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Boil squash in small amount of water, (I boil the onion with the squash). Season to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Add butter and all the other ingredients.
• Do not dilute the soup.
• Pour into a greased casserole dish and bake about 30 minutes at 350. (you can top with cheese).