Best 8 Easy Cheesy Squash Casserole Bake Recipes

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Welcome to the world of cheesy squash casserole bakes, a delightful and comforting dish that is sure to please the palates of many. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this culinary journey will guide you through the steps of preparing a simple yet incredibly delicious squash casserole bake. Get ready to indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the flavors of tender squash, melted cheese, and a crispy breadcrumb topping, all baked to perfection. Let's dive right in and uncover the secrets to crafting the perfect easy cheesy squash casserole bake!

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CHEESY SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Great casserole dish! I add 1/4 cup more of parmesan on the top before the cracker crumbs. This is adapted from a Paula Deen recipe. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Scoutie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 medium summer squash, thinly sliced
1 large vidalia onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 sleeve cracker, crushed medium to fine (recommended Ritz)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the squash, onion, and butter until soft. Drain in colander to get rid of extra moisture.
  • Transfer to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan, Cheddar, and sour cream. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Place in the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle the cracker crumbs evenly over the top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.

CHEESY SQUASH CASSEROLE



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A creamy and cheesy casserole with summer squash, zucchini, spinach, mushrooms and a buttery cracker crumb topping. It is so cheesy and yummy that you almost forget you're eating vegetables... Worked on my kids, anyway! They couldn't get enough.

Provided by Dawn P.

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups thinly sliced zucchini
2 cups thinly sliced yellow squash
1 (8 ounce) package baby bella mushrooms, sliced
1 small white onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
2 cups crushed buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®)
½ cup butter, melted
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and thinly sliced
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sliced green onion
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add zucchini and yellow squash; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 6 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in another large saucepan. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until onion starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and saute until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Mix crackers with 1/2 cup melted butter in a medium bowl.
  • Combine squash mixture, mushroom mixture, tomatoes, pimento peppers, mayonnaise, green onion, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
  • Layer 1/2 of the squash mixture in a large casserole dish. Cover with 1/2 of the Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Top with 1/2 of the cracker crumbs. Layer remaining squash mixture, cheese, and cracker crumbs on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and cracker crumbs are browned, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 56.2 mg, Fat 40 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 897.2 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

CHEESY SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Onion and cheddar cheese perk up the rich flavor of summer squash in this comforting casserole. A crispy cornflake-crumb topping adds a little crunch. -Katherine Metz, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 small yellow summer squash, sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 large egg
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sugar
Pepper to taste
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons crushed cornflakes
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 31g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 937mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CHEESY SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Southern squash casserole is a family-friendly way to get kids to eat their veggies! This simple recipe calls for summer squash, Vidalia onion, butter, sour cream Parmesan and cheddar cheese. Top with crushed buttery crackers before baking.

Provided by Paula Deen

Categories     cheesy     potluck     southern cooking     thanksgiving

Time 15m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 medium thinly sliced yellow squash
1 large thinly sliced Vidalia onion
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 sleeve crushed medium to fine buttery crackers

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the squash, onion, and butter until soft. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan, cheddar and sour cream. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Place in the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle the cracker crumbs evenly over the top. Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.

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

SQUASH, EGG, AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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A friend cooked us a similar dish and I was never able to get the original recipe. After a few years of trying, we've come up with this version and we like it even better than the first! A great way to get non-veggie lovers to indulge!

Provided by jayceeboyer

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 summer squash, sliced
1 small onion, diced
4 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons milk
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the summer squash and onion until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • While the squash are cooking, mix together the eggs, milk, 1 cup of Cheddar cheese, sugar, flour, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the squash mixture and melted butter; turn into a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with the remaining 2 cups of Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is set and the cheese topping is crisp and starting to brown, 35 to 45 minutes. Allow to stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 170.5 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 493.7 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

EASY SQUASH CASSEROLE



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This recipe was given to me by a great friend. I make this during the holidays and everyone loves it. This is the one request that is a must at family gatherings.

Provided by SHANNON DECKER

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 45m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 yellow squash, sliced
¼ cup milk
½ cup butter, sliced
2 eggs, beaten
1 bunch green onions, tops thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups crushed buttery round crackers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add squash and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain.
  • To the squash add milk, butter, eggs, green onion tops, salt, pepper and sugar; mix well. Transfer to a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese and crushed crackers.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 105.7 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 379.4 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

CHEESY SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE



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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

1 (3 pound) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed
¼ teaspoon garlic-pepper seasoning, divided, or more to taste
1 (16 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, diced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 bulb garlic, cloves peeled and minced
1 pound ground pork sausage
1 ½ teaspoons fennel seeds
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound broccoli, stem removed and broken into florets
2 tablespoons chicken soup base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons ground thyme
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
nonstick cooking spray
1 ½ cups whipping cream

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:

  • For a creamier casserole, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • If you don't have a double boiler, you can melt the butter and cheese in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, prepare it up to the point of baking. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Serve the casserole immediately, garnished with chopped parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

This easy cheesy squash casserole bake is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its creamy cheese sauce, tender squash, and crispy topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dish that is both delicious and satisfying, give this cheesy squash casserole bake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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