Best 8 Cindys Squash Casserole Recipes

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Cindy's Squash Casserole is a timeless dish that has been passed down from generation to generation, capturing the hearts of many with its creamy, comforting texture and a subtle blend of flavors. Whether you're looking for a side dish or a vegetarian main course, this casserole will surely tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. With variations ranging from classic to creative, this article will guide you through the process of selecting the right ingredients, preparing the casserole, and infusing it with your personal touch. So, gather your kitchen utensils, embrace the culinary adventure, and discover the secrets behind creating the perfect Cindy's Squash Casserole.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BEST EVER SQUASH CASSEROLE



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This is the best squash casserole recipe I've ever made. The corn bread flavor in it makes it just incredible. Its time consuming so I don't make it all that often but its worth doing at least once a month!

Provided by jovigirl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 1/2 cups zucchini (diced)
4 1/2 cups yellow squash (diced)
1 1/2 cups yellow onions (chopped)
1 (8 ounce) box Jiffy corn muffin mix (prepare as directed on box)
3/4 cup butter
8 ounces process American cheese (diced, use a store brand not Velveeta)
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon parsley (chopped)

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.

YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Tender squash, gooey cheese and crunchy crackers make this a memorable side dish or a hearty main course. This is a great dish that can be made with low-fat ingredients and is still just as good!

Provided by ROSECART

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups sliced yellow squash
½ cup chopped onion
35 buttery round crackers, crushed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup milk
¼ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 463.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

NANA'S SQUASH CASSEROLE



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An excellent, cheesy dish, especially around the holidays! My grandmother makes this for me every time I come see her because she knows it's my favorite!

Provided by Alyssa Johnston

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups chopped yellow squash
3 cups crumbled prepared cornbread
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 egg
½ (26 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
½ cup margarine, softened
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon dried sage
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a medium baking dish.
  • Place squash in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes, or until tender; drain.
  • In a bowl, mix cooked squash, cornbread, onion, celery, sugar, egg, soup, margarine, and 1/2 cup cheese. Season with sage, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Top with remaining cheese, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 75.2 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1178 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

EASY CREAMY SQUASH CASSEROLE



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This cheese-enhanced squash casserole is quick and easy to prepare and will please all the members of your family. My husband considers himself a squash casserole connoisseur. He loves this one!

Provided by Sylvia Roland

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup butter
4 yellow summer squash, thinly sliced
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 cup sour cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed and divided
¼ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1-quart baking dish.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir squash and onion in hot butter until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and cool vegetables.
  • Whisk sour cream and egg together in a large bowl. Add squash mixture, Cheddar cheese, and 1/2 of the crushed buttery round crackers; stir to combine and pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Stir remaining buttery round crackers and melted butter together in a bowl; spread over the top of squash mixture and gently pat down.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crackers are lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 112.7 mg, Fat 37.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 20.9 g, Sodium 457.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CINDY'S ZUCHINNI CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Cindy's Zuchinni Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pammyowl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium zucchini, sliced
3/4 cup instant rice
1 lb ground beef
1 large onion, diced
i 10 1/2 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
2 cups cottage cheese
1/2 lb cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Parboil zuchinni. Brown beef with the onions. Layer in the order listed above in a 9 x 13" pan. Bake at 350 for 45 mn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.8, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 77.3, Sodium 414.4, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 4.8, Protein 25.5

SQUASH-CARROT CASSEROLE



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This is a favorite holiday vegetable in our family. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Robin Webre

Categories     Summer Squash Side Dishes

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 buttery round crackers
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup butter, melted
8 cups cooked yellow summer squash, sliced
6 small carrots, grated
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup herb-seasoned stuffing mix

Steps:

  • Place crackers in a greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish; set aside.
  • Combine cream cheese, soup, eggs, and butter; beat well. Stir in squash, carrot, and onion. Spoon into prepared baking dish; sprinkle with stuffing mix.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 88.6 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 652.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

CINDY'S SOUTHERN VEGETABLE DELIGHT



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This is a great dish when you have all those extra summer vegetables on hand. Add some chicken if you like to make it a main dish, and serve over rice. The secret is to use all fresh vegetables.

Provided by SYNDI111

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon butter
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 yellow squash, cubed
4 fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in potatoes, squash, tomatoes, and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 27.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CINDY'S BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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I took a few things from a couple recipes I like and made up this soup. Tried it out on a bunch of relatives and they loved it...Putting it here for safe keeping so I can make again. I used jalapeno flavored olive oil instead of the pepper.

Provided by CIndytc

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 butternut squash, about 2 pounds, peeled and diced
1 honey crisp apple, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup onion, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon smoked cumin
1/2 teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon finely minced jalapeno pepper
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a large pot heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add apple and spices. Cook for 1 minute, and then add squash, jalapeno pepper and chicken stock. Bring to boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover for 20 to 30 minutes until the vegetables and apple are tender. Remove from heat and puree the soup with an immersion blender. Puree until smooth. Return to the heat, add the cream and adjust the seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 10 minutes to blend flavors. Serve with a dollop of heavy cream on top if desired.

Tips:

  • Select the right squash: Choose a medium-sized butternut or acorn squash that is firm and has a deep, rich color. Avoid squash that has blemishes or soft spots.
  • Roast the squash properly: Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness and flavor. Be sure to roast the squash until it is tender and slightly caramelized.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the casserole will taste. Use fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices whenever possible.
  • Don't overcook the casserole: Overcooking the casserole will make it dry and tough. Bake the casserole just until it is hot and bubbly.
  • Serve the casserole immediately: Squash casserole is best served hot out of the oven. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Butternut squash casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or main course. It is a great way to use up leftover squash and it is also a healthy and affordable meal. With its creamy texture, sweet flavor, and cheesy topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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