Best 8 Granny Bakers Squash Casserole Recipes

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When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can match the warmth and satisfaction of a classic granny bakers squash casserole. This delectable dish combines the natural sweetness of squash with a creamy custard filling, topped with a crispy, golden brown crust. Whether you're looking for a cozy side dish for your holiday dinner or a simple yet comforting weeknight meal, granny bakers squash casserole is sure to hit the spot.

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GRANDMA'S SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Old family recipe for a cheesy squash casserole made with stuffing.

Provided by jkpatrick

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

nonstick cooking spray
10 medium yellow squash, sliced, or more to taste
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 large eggs
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
1 (6 ounce) package stuffing mix (such as Kraft® Stove Top®)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add squash and onion, reduce heat to medium, and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain all but 1 inch of the liquid and set the pot aside to cool for 20 minutes.
  • Add eggs to the squash-onion mixture and beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Stir in 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese and all but 1/4 cup of the stuffing mix. Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole. Top with remaining cheese and stuffing.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 50.9 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 357.5 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

GRANNY'S SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Another Squash Casserole. This is the one we have used for 4 generations. Need I say more? Always a favorite.

Provided by debbies dishes

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs yellow squash, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 -8 ounce sour cream
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package cornbread herb stuffing mix, divided in half
1/2 cup carrot, shredded
1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Place chicken broth, squash and onions in saucepan.
  • Simmer until veggies are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients except ½ of stuffing mix.
  • Pour into 2 or 3 quart greased casserole dish.
  • Top with remaining stuffing mix.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes until bubbly and light brown.

GRANDMA'S SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds yellow squash
1 units onion
0.5 sticks butter
1 tablespoons sugar
0.25 pounds sharp cheese
1 units salt
2 cups cracker crumbs
1 cups milk

Steps:

  • Cook squash & onion until tender. Drain well. Add butter, sugar, cheese, salt & pepper.
  • Place squash mixture & cracker crumbs in 2 or 3 layers and dot with butter, ending with layer of crackers on top. Pour milk over all.
  • Bake in 350°F oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

GRANNY'S SQUASH CASSEROLE



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This one has been passed down for generations! Tender squash is baked with a variety of sumptuous flavors to create a veritable cornucopia of delight.

Provided by Stephanie Roper

Categories     Summer Squash Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds yellow squash, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
salt and pepper to taste
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add squash and onion; cook until tender but still firm. Drain.
  • In a large bowl, mix the squash, onion, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, butter, grated carrots, Cheddar cheese, pimento peppers, salt and pepper.
  • Pour mixture into a medium baking dish and sprinkle the top with the Italian-style salad dressing mix.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 36.5 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 643 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

GRAN'S SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Gran's Squash Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hallsx4

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 2qt casserole dish, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cooked yellow squash or 2 cups zuccini squash
2 cups crumbled Ritz crackers
1 chopped yellow onion
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 eggs
3/8 cup butter
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Boil squash for 20 to 30 mins or until soft, you can also steam it.
  • Stir together everything together and pour into glass casserole dish sprayed with Pam.
  • Bake @ 350 for 30mins.

CREAMY YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Here's a simple yet yummy garden recipe my granny used to make. She'd pick her veggies daily, then cook them for dinner. It always tasted so fresh and tender. -Mandy Nall, Montgomery, AL

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
7 cups thinly sliced yellow summer squash (about 5 medium)
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Gouda cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded provolone cheese
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
20 Ritz crackers, crushed
1-1/2 cups coarsely crumbled cornbread
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place 1-1/2 cups broth in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Add squash and onion; cook, covered, 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well and place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a small bowl, mix chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, celery salt, pepper and remaining 1/4 cup broth. Spread half over top of squash mixture. Sprinkle with cheeses and bacon. Spread remaining chicken soup mixture over top. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs and cornbread; drizzle with butter., Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1068mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

HARVEST SQUASH CASSEROLE



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This is a healthy recipe flavored with autumn cranberries and pecans. It goes very well with a roasted turkey and makes a colorful side dish. -Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large butternut squash (about 6 pounds), peeled, seeded and cubed
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
3/4 cup chopped pecans
TOPPING:
2 cups soft whole wheat bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Place squash in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 15-20 minutes or just until tender. Drain. In a large bowl, mash squash and set aside., Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add to squash. Stir in eggs, sugar, salt and pepper. Gently fold in cranberries and pecans. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., For topping, combine bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over top. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole. Sprinkle with topping; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary for a knife inserted in the center to come out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

GRANNY BAKER'S SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 8

1.5 lbs squash
1 large onion
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 TBS sour cream
Garlic powder to taste
Salt & Pepper to taste
Ritz Crackers (2 sleeves)
2 sticks butter

Steps:

  • Boil squash & onion, then drain & mash in collander to get rid of water. Mix with remainder of ingredients. Top w/crushed Ritz cracker & butter mixture. Bake in greased casserole dish 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Tips:

  • For a creamier casserole, use heavy cream or half-and-half instead of milk.
  • To add a bit of sweetness, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
  • For a more savory casserole, add some crumbled bacon or sausage.
  • To make a vegetarian casserole, omit the chicken and add more vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or spinach.
  • For a gluten-free casserole, use gluten-free bread cubes or cornbread cubes.
  • To make a healthier casserole, use whole-wheat bread cubes instead of white bread cubes and low-fat cheese.

Conclusion:

Squash casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a squash casserole recipe that everyone will love. Whether you like it creamy, sweet, savory, or vegetarian, there's a squash casserole recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give squash casserole a try.

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