Summer Squash Casserole With Green Chiles 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.

SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH GREEN CHILES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8 x 8-inch or 7 x 11-inch baking dish (approximately 2-quart) with cooking spray. Set aside.
• Heat butter and oil over medium-high heat in a large sauté pan.
• Add the yellow squash and cook 4-5 minutes or until the squash begins to soften.
• Add the chiles and cook another 3-4 minutes. Stir in scallions and garlic and cook briefly just to wilt the scallions. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
• Blend mayonnaise, cream cheese and eggs together with a whisk until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
• Pour half the mayonnaise mixture over the bottom of the prepared dish.
• Transfer squash mixture to the prepared baking dish.
• Pour the remaining egg mixture over the squash and gently move the squash around so it gets evenly distributed.
• Top with remaining Parmesan cheese followed by crushed crackers. Lightly spray crackers with cooking spray.
• Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbling and cracker topping is lightly browned.

SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Cut the squash into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Cook in boiling, salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain. Purée in a food processor.
• Melt 6 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and peppers and cook until just tender. Meanwhile, crumb the toast in a food processor, melt remaining butter and toss together.
• Mix the squash purée, onions, peppers, garlic, cracker crumbs and cheese. Stir in the eggs, cream, sugar and seasonings. Blend well. Pour into the baking dish. Top with bread crumbs and bake until browned, about 40 minutes.

SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add squash, and cook until tender. Drain well.
• Place squash in a large mixing bowl. Add butter, reserving 1/2 tablespoon, to the squash and mash well. Mix bell pepper, sugar, onion, egg, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, cheese and nuts to the mixture. Transfer the mixture to a 1-quart casserole dish. Top with bread crumbs. Dot with the reserved butter.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes.

GREEN CHILIE SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine eggs, oil, and biscuit mix.
• Stir in chillies, onion, garlic and half of the cheese. Stir in squash. pour into a greased 9X13 inch baking dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes; sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake 5 minutes more.

TEX-MEX SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine squash, 3/4 cup cheese, onion, chiles and jalapenos. Sprinkle with flour and salt; toss to combine., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, until squash is tender, 30-40 minutes., Spoon salsa over top; sprinkle with remaining 1-1/2 cups cheese. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes. Top with green and red onions before serving.