Broccoli squash bake is a classic dish that combines the nutty flavor of roasted broccoli with the sweet and creamy texture of baked squash. Furthermore, this comfort food casserole can be made in just a few simple steps, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. The key to a successful broccoli squash bake is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to not overcook the vegetables. When the squash is tender but still has a slight bite to it, and the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender, you know you've got a winner.
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BROCCOLI SQUASH BAKE
My grandmother made this when she cooked for our farmhands years ago. I've cut her recipe down to serve fewer people. I like to make this side dish when my garden is bursting with fresh vegetables and into the fall, when the colors and taste blend into the season. -Mildred Sherrer, Bay City , Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, stir-fry broccoli in butter for 3 minutes. Add squash. Cook 3 minutes longer or until the vegetables are crisp-tender. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the egg, Swiss cheese, milk, mustard and cayenne. Pour over vegetables. Sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
BROCCOLI-&-SQUASH CASSEROLE
Make and share this Broccoli-&-Squash Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by swirlycinnacakes
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Arrange broccoli in a large steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 5 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender; remove from basket. Add squash and onion to basket, and repeat procedure.
- Combine squash, onion, and butter in a large bowl; mash. Stir in broccoli, eggs, and next 3 ingredients; spoon into two lightly greased 2-quart baking dishes. Sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.3, Fat 38.2, SaturatedFat 18, Cholesterol 135.1, Sodium 953.6, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 6.9, Protein 25.9
BROCCOLI AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE
A twist of Asian flavors. Everyone at the office always comments on how good this butternut squash casserole smells!
Provided by Elisa Stamm
Time 1h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place butternut squash in a 9x13-inch baking dish with about 1/2 cup water. Cover with foil.
- Bake squash in the preheated oven until soft, about 1 hour.
- While the squash is baking, bring 2 cups water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
- When rice is about halfway finished, heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; stir in onion and garlic. Saute until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add garbanzo beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, coconut milk, and soy sauce. Stir to combine, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Combine rice, vegetables, and squash in the baking dish. Add basil and stir to combine. Return to the oven and bake until set, about 5 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 488.2 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
BROCCOLI AND SQUASH CASSEROLE
You can use the same recipe for just Broccoli or Squash Casserole by itself if you prefer
Provided by familyandfriends
Categories Side Dish
Time 45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook Broccoli for 5 minutes and drain. Cook Squash and 1 Medium Onion and drain. Mix remaining ingredients together, add broccoli and squash and put into greased casserole dish. Crush crackers and then lightly brown them in skillet with butter. Cover top with buttered cracker crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 Minutes
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 32.8684685218077 g, Carbohydrate 7.55822740118588 g, Cholesterol 274.623500053034 mg, Fiber 0.0121870001942033 g, Protein 11.7944085004596 g, SaturatedFat 15.4954181321952 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (174g), Sodium 922.876690208791 mg, Sugar 7.54604040099167 g, TransFat 6.30146508410702 g
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI TWICE-BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 2h5m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- With a sharp knife, carefully cut about four 1/2-inch slits in the squash to allow steam to escape while it cooks. Put the squash on a baking sheet and roast for about 1 1/2 hours. Let the squash cool for about 20 minutes on the baking sheet.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a bowl and prepare an ice water bath. Blanch the broccoli briefly in the boiling water, then transfer to the ice bath to cool. Drain and set aside.
- Cut the squash in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. With a large fork, pull the squash fibers away from the outer peel (use a towel to hold the squash in place if necessary). Reserve the squash and the outer peel.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Put the milk and garlic in a saucepan over medium-high heat and heat until it just begins to simmer, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, add the Neufchatel cheese, Parmesan and 1 cup of the mozzarella and stir until melted. Turn off the heat, stir in the yogurt and season with salt and pepper. Remove the garlic. Add the squash, chicken and broccoli and toss to coat. Divide the mixture between the reserved squash peels. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella.
- Place the stuffed squash onto a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, a few minutes.
SQUASH AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY
Meet the Cook: The first summer that my husband and I were retired, we had an abundance of squash. I was raised on a farm and taught nothing should go to waste, so I hunted in my recipe file and found this one. I've made it often ever since. Cooking's one of my favorite ways to have fun...if I live to be 100, I am sure there will still be many recipes in my "to-do" file. We also enjoy travel - with three children and eight grandchildren scattered, it's a good thing! -Erlene Cornelius, Spring City, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine lemon juice and honey; set aside. In a wok or large skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add squash, garlic and ginger. Stir-fry about 3 minutes. Add the broccoli, celery and onion; stir-fry 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat and quickly toss with the honey mixture. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SQUASH AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
Make and share this Squash and Broccoli Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by NormCooks
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice squash in half, remove seeds, fill seed wells with chopped celery, onions, bell peppers, sprinkle with water and black pepper, then roast for about 45 minutes until squash is tender. For additional information see my Recipe #179443.
- Steam broccoli (fresh or frozen) on stovetop in a saucepan with steaming insert.
- While broccoli is cooking, remove skin from squash and puree in food processor. Discard skin. Place pureed squash in a 9x12" rectangular glass baking dish.
- Once broccoli is cooked, stir in with squash, chopped onions, chopped celery, and fresh ground black pepper.
- Slice 1 Roma tomato. Discard end slices. Place remaining slices across the top of squash mixture. Sprinkle with Mrs. Dash Seasoning Blend and pepper.
- For an extra boost, sprinkle some red pepper flakes across the top. Bake at 350°F for about 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.3, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 25.9, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 2.2
CHEESY SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE
I had a recipe for a 4-cheese baked spaghetti squash that I really liked, but it was hard to eat. It was baked in the shell of the squash, and then mixed together after baking. I wanted to try it as a casserole, and after a few tries, this is what I came up with.
Provided by Shasta Duplantis
Categories Side Dish Casseroles
Time 1h50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Brush the squash flesh with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon garlic-pepper over top; rub the edges and insides to make sure it's distributed evenly. Place on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, 45 to 60 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast iron pan over low heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Add garlic and cook for about 10 more minutes. Move everything to the outside edges of the pan; add sausage, fennel seeds, salt, and pepper to the center. Cook and stir until pork is browned, crumbly, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Fold in the broccoli and remove from the heat.
- Remove squash from the oven and set aside to cool a bit. Leave the oven on.
- Mix chicken base, oregano, thyme, and basil together in a large bowl. Add Parmesan cheese and mix thoroughly. Add Cheddar and mozzarella and mix until well combined; it may be a little clumpy, but as long as it's only small clumps, that's okay.
- Shred squash flesh onto a sheet pan; use an oven mitt to hold it if it's still too hot. Toss with remaining garlic-pepper and season with salt and pepper if you want to. (Just remember the chicken base has a fair amount of salt in it already.)
- Spray an 11x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Spread 1/2 of the shredded squash evenly over the bottom of the dish and top with 1/2 of the pork-vegetable mixture. Repeat for a second layer. Pour cream over the entire dish.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 114.8 mg, Fat 38.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 19.6 g, Sodium 1297 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: Different types of squash have different flavors and textures. Butternut squash is a popular choice for this dish because it's sweet and creamy. Acorn squash is another good option, as it's slightly tart and nutty.
- Roast the squash before baking: Roasting the squash before baking helps to caramelize the natural sugars and bring out its flavor. It also helps to soften the squash, making it easier to eat.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Broccoli, carrots, and onions are all good choices. You can also add other vegetables, such as zucchini, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
- Season the dish well: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all essential seasonings for this dish. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, or paprika.
- Don't overcook the dish: The vegetables should be tender, but not mushy. Overcooking will make the dish bland and watery.
Conclusion:
Broccoli squash bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. The roasted squash and broccoli are tossed in a creamy sauce and baked until bubbly and golden brown. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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