Best 7 Crunchy Squash Casserole Recipes

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds to a realm of pure delight? Discover the secrets to crafting the ultimate crunchy squash casserole, a dish that seamlessly blends crispy textures, savory flavors, and the comforting warmth of a classic casserole. With just a few simple steps, you can create a masterpiece that will have your family and friends begging for more. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, this guide will equip you with all the knowledge and tips you need to make a crunchy squash casserole that will leave a lasting impression. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's dive into the world of culinary bliss!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

UNBELIEVABLE SQUASH CASSEROLE



Unbelievable Squash Casserole image

A wonderful casserole, even for those who don't particularly care for squash!

Provided by MCOATES

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 crookneck yellow squash, diced
½ sweet yellow onion, diced
2 tablespoons water, or as needed
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ (6 ounce) box dry bread stuffing mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir squash and onion until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add water and simmer to soften squash, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and Cheddar cheese into squash mixture; mix well.
  • Transfer squash mixture to the prepared baking dish; top with stuffing mix.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling and stuffing is browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 479.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

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

OLD-SCHOOL SQUASH CASSEROLE RECIPE



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This classic casserole is a staple dish found at meat-and-three diners and church covered-dish suppers across the South.

Provided by Paige Grandjean

Categories     Casserole

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
3 pounds yellow squash, sliced ¼-inch thick (from 5 medium squash)
1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 (8-oz.) container sour cream
4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
2 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded (about ½ cup)
½ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 sleeves round buttery crackers (such as Ritz), coarsely crushed
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, shredded (about ¼ cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add squash, onion, and 1 teaspoon of the salt; cook, stirring often, until center of squash is just tender and liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Transfer mixture to a colander set over a bowl. Drain 5 minutes; discard any liquid.
  • Stir together eggs, sour cream, Cheddar and Swiss cheeses, mayonnaise, thyme, pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Gently fold in squash mixture. Spoon into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch (2-quart) baking dish.
  • Microwave remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a medium-size microwavable bowl on HIGH until melted, about 25 seconds. Toss together crackers, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter until combined; sprinkle over casserole. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH CRUNCHY PECAN TOPPING



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My mom always made this at Thanksgiving, and it was loved by everyone! It is a great alternative to candied yams or sweet potato casserole. If you don't use all the topping, you can freeze the rest for future use.

Provided by Lana

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 acorn squash, halved and seeded
5 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup chopped pecans
2 eggs
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Roast the squash cut side up on a baking sheet in preheated oven until the flesh is soft, about 50 minutes. Remove squash from oven and cool, then scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl, or bowl of a food processor.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the topping by mixing 2 1/2 tablespoons butter in a bowl with the brown sugar and flour until crumbly. Stir in the pecans. Set aside until needed.
  • Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 11x7 inch baking dish.
  • Beat or process the squash until smooth. Add the eggs, white sugar, half and half, vanilla, salt, and 2 1/2 tablespoons butter; process until well blended. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the brown sugar topping mixture over the squash.
  • Bake squash in preheated oven until topping is lightly brown, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 226.1 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

CREAMY, CRUNCHY AND CHEESY SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Growing up we had alot of squash in our garden. My sister and I came up with this when we were about 12 years old. We still make it the same way for our families today.

Provided by Tresa H.

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 -5 yellow squash, peeled and chopped in big chunks (peeling is optional)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup (I have used cream of chicken)
1/2 cup milk
1 -2 inch Velveeta cheese, chopped (off the big block)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (use more or less)
1 (12 ounce) bag Doritos, broken up (not to fine, you may not use the whole bag so crumble a layer at a time)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat soup and milk in sauce pan.
  • Add Velveeta stir until melted.
  • Add squash and onion to mixture and stir gently until mixed.
  • Layer Doritos in casserole sprayed with cooking spray, just enough to cover bottom good.
  • Pour enough squash mixture to cover chips.
  • Sprinkle enough cheese to cover mixture.
  • Repeat layers until all is used, ending with chips then cheese.
  • Cover and bake in 350 degree oven for 25 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes until top is lightly brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.9, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 4.5, Sodium 692.5, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 5.9, Protein 7.8

UNBELIEVABLY CHEESY SQUASH CASSEROLE



Unbelievably Cheesy Squash Casserole image

Make and share this Unbelievably Cheesy Squash Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Berni in NE Georgia

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups squash, cooked, drained & mashed
2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups fine cracker crumbs (or bread crumbs)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup margarine
1 can cream of mushroom soup, shop (undiluted)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Pour into buttered casserole dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until set.

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Butternut squash, kabocha squash, and acorn squash are all good choices for this recipe.
  • Cut the squash into small pieces: This will help it cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the squash: It should be tender but still slightly firm.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the squash: This will help prevent the squash from becoming mushy.
  • Use a food processor to grate the squash: This will make it easier to mix with the other ingredients.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings: You can add herbs, spices, or even a splash of lemon juice to the casserole.

Conclusion:

Crunchy Squash Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy squash, give this recipe a try.

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