Texmexsummersquashcasserole Recipes

TEX-MEX SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Quarter squash lengthwise and slice thinly crosswise.
• Preheat oven 400 degrees. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
• Combine squash, onion, chiles, jalapenos, salt and 3/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle with flour and toss to coat. Spread in baking dish and cover with foil.
• Bake until bubbling and tender, 35-45 minutes.
• Top with salsa and remaining cheese. Bake uncovered until golden, 20-30 minutes more.
• Sprinkle with scallions and red onion.

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.

TEX-MEX CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine the refried beans, frozen corn, poblanos, 1/4 cup cilantro, the cumin and chile powder in a medium bowl. Combine the salsa, tomatoes and the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro in a separate medium bowl. Toss the cheddar and muenster cheese in a third bowl; set aside.
• Spread about 1/2 cup of the salsa mixture in a thin layer in a 6-quart slow cooker. Top with about 6 tostada shells, breaking them as needed to cover the bottom. Spread half of the bean mixture over the tostada shells, then sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese mixture and 1 cup of the salsa mixture. Repeat the layers (tostada shells, bean mixture, cheese, salsa mixture), then top with the remaining tostadas, cheese and salsa.
• Cover and cook on low, 4 hours. Uncover and let rest 15 minutes. Serve with the sliced avocados, sour cream, cilantro and pickled jalapenos.

SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush an ovenproof casserole dish with oil.
• Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Place the yellow squash and onions in a steamer basket and set over the boiling water; steam until the squash is just tender. Repeat with the zucchini and steam until just tender. (You can also place all of the vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl and zap it until tender, about 4 minutes, depending on the strength of your microwave.) Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl.
• Heat the canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and stir until very pale brown. Add the milk and whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil over high heat, then remove from the heat. Add 1 cup of the cheese and stir into the sauce. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Pour the sauce over the squash and onions; stir to combine. Add the eggs, half of the breadcrumbs and the herbs and stir to combine. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup cheese and sprinkle on top of the squash mixture.
• Bake until firm and brown on top, 30 minutes. Remove to a rack to cool slightly before serving.

TEX MEX CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook ground beef with onions and garlic, stirring frequently, until browned and pour off drippings.
• Add tomato sauce and chili powder and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a 10-inch nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling.
• Add potatoes, pressing into one layer.
• Cook 5 minutes or until bottom is golden brown.
• Turn with large spatula and continue cooking 4 to 5 minutes or until bottom of potatoes are golden brown, reducing heat if potatoes are browning too quickly.
• Don't worry if potatoes break apart when you turn them and just pat them back together with the spatula.
• Spoon ground beef mixture over potatoes and top with tomatoes, chilies and cheese.
• Broil 3 to 4 inches from broiler 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

MEXICAN SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Combine yellow squash, zucchini, 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese, chile peppers, onion, and salt in a large bowl. Sprinkle with flour and toss to coat. Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender and casserole is bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and discard foil. Spread salsa on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, until golden and heated through, about 20 minutes more.
• Garnish with green onions just before serving.