Two Squash Casserole 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.

SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Saute squash and onion in olive oil; drain and put hot mixture in a bowl.
• Add egg, butter, mayonnaise, sugar, 1/2 cup cheese, cracker crumbs, garlic salt, salt and pepper; mix all together.
• Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.

TWO CHEESE SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cook squash in boiling water to cover in a large skillet 8-10 minutes or just until tender. Drain well and gently press between paper towels.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and garlic, and sauté 5-6 minutes or until tender. Remove skillet from heat, stir in squash, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and next 7 ingredients. Spoon into a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Melt remaining butter. Stir together melted butter, remaining 1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and garlic salt. Sprinkle mixture evenly over top of casserole.
• Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes or until set.

TWO-CHEESE SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. In Dutch oven, heat 4 quarts (16 cups) water to boiling. Add squash and onion; cook uncovered 8 minutes or just until tender. Drain well.
• In large bowl, stir together squash mixture, 1 cup of the bread crumbs, 3/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the sour cream, Cheddar cheese, chives, garlic salt, pepper and eggs. Spoon into casserole.
• In small bowl, mix remaining 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese with melted butter. Sprinkle over squash mixture.
• Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place squash and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in a small amount of water. Cover, and cook until squash is tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well, and place in a large bowl.
• In a medium bowl, mix together cracker crumbs and cheese. Stir half of the cracker mixture into the cooked squash and onions. In a small bowl, mix together eggs and milk, then add to squash mixture. Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter, and season with salt and pepper. Spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cracker mixture, and dot with 2 tablespoons butter.
• Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.

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 SAUTE FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute the squash, onion and garlic in oil and butter for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.