Are you looking for a delicious and healthy way to prepare yellow squash? Look no further than this delightful yellow squash casserole! This dish is packed with flavor, yet it's also a great source of essential vitamins and minerals. With its light and fluffy texture, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE
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
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
HEALTHY SQUASH AND KALE CASSEROLE
This veggie-packed, low-calorie casserole uses a combination of full-fat Swiss and Parmesan-and a little goes a long way, cutting down on the fat without sacrificing flavor. Serve with a green salad on the side to round out the meal.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until just browned and soft, about 5 minutes. Add the kale, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until the kale is bright green, about 2 minutes. Add the broth and continue to cook until the kale is wilted and most of the broth is absorbed, about 5 minutes more. Add the squash, zucchini and 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss to combine with the kale. Continue cooking until the squash begins to soften, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the mayonnaise.
- Toss the cooked vegetables, brown rice, cheeses, 1/2 cup of the bread crumbs and the egg in a large bowl until mixed. Spray a 9-inch square or 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread the mixture in the bottom of the casserole and top with the remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bake until the squash and zucchini are tender and the top is browned and crisp, about 35 minutes. Serve hot.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Freeze the baked casserole for up to 2 weeks. Cover with foil and reheat at 350 degrees F until hot, 35 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 45 milligrams, Sodium 560 milligrams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 3 grams
HEALTHY SQUASH CASSEROLE
I love casseroles! They are hearty, comforting, tasty, and super easy to make. The best thing about casseroles is that the process of making them is pretty much the same. You just have to change the main ingredients, which in this case are the vegetables. For instance, this healthy squash casserole recipe is by far the easiest I have ever tried. It has three simple steps, i.e., layer yellow squash, pour vegan cheese sauce, and top with breadcrumbs. Can it get any easier? You will also love Vegan Broccoli Rice Casserole, Vegan Cabbage Casserole, and Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole. What...
Provided by Michelle Blackwood, RN
Categories Entrée
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Wash the yellow squash, trim off the top and cut it into equally thin slices.
- Place the sliced yellow squash in a pot and pour the vegetable stock into it.
- Place the pot on medium heat and bring it to a boil.
- Cover the pot and let it cook for 5 minutes or until the yellow squash is tender.
- Drain the cooked squash slices and set them aside. Discard the liquid.
- In a high-speed blender jug, add soaked cashews, water, red bell pepper, nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Blend until you get a smooth consistency sauce. You can add more water if the sauce is too thick.
- Grease a casserole pan with coconut oil.
- Layer cooked yellow squash slices in the bottom of the casserole pan. Pour vegan cheese sauce on top.
- Cover with breadcrumbs and add a vegan button on top.
- Place the casserole pan in a preheated oven at 400-degree f for 15 minutes or until you get a golden-brown top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166, Carbohydrate 13, Fat 11.4, Protein 6.2
THE BEST YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE
This is the absolute best yellow squash casserole I have ever eaten. I got the recipe from a local diner. Try it, you'll like it!
Provided by JenSmith
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350°. Spray a medium casserole dish with vegetable cooking spray, such as Pam.
- Slice the squashes into lengthwise quarters, then slice crosswise. Place the squashes and carrots in a saucepan, cover with water, and salt well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cover. Cook for about 20 minutes, until the vegetables are very soft.
- Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, melt 3 TB of the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the onion and cook slowly until very tender and translucent, 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute or so. Place the mixture into a mixing bowl.
- Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel and return it to medium-low heat. Add the remaining tablespoon butter; melt. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cracker crumbs and cook for a minute or so, until crumbs are golden brown. Put them on a small plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Now drain the squash mixture. Mash vegetables slightly with a fork or potato masher. Spoon the squash into the mixing bowl with the onions. Stir in the rest of the uncooked cracker crumbs, the cheese and a dash or two of Tabasco. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the eggs and spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Scatter the toasted crumbs over the top.
- Bake the casserole, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, until golden brown and lightly firm in the center. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 92.2, Sodium 96, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3, Protein 5.6
YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE
This casserole is one of my favorites. My family often requests it and it is a great way to use up yellow squash!-Mae Kruis, Gallup, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium high heat. Saute squash and onion until crisp-tender. Remove from the heat; stir in chilies, crackers, and salt and pepper. Spoon into a greased 1-1/2-qt. casserole. Top with cheese. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts :
LOW CARB YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE
This recipe was created to use up a large amount of squash we were given. We modified an existing recipe, swapping almonds for crackers and whole cream for milk. It satisfies my husband's diet and tastes great!
Provided by Tigray
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil-butter mixture until softened, about 3 minutes. Add squash, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Cover skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until squash is softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer squash mixture to a large bowl.
- Mix raw almonds and 1/2 cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese together in a bowl; stir into squash mixture. Whisk cream and eggs together in a measuring cup or small bowl; stir into squash mixture. Pour squash mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish; top with remaining Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and roasted almonds.
- Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is golden brown and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 84.6 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 418.8 mg, Sugar 1 g
SUMMER SQUASH SIDE DISH CASSEROLE
My daughter-in-law created this healthy yellow squash recipe and shared it with me. I was delighted since my husband and I were cutting down on fried foods. You can easily double or triple this squash casserole to serve at family dinner. -Sue Joyce, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a saucepan, combine the squash, water, onion and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until squash is tender, 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool., Stir in the egg, bread crumbs, butter and pepper. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until heated through and the cheese is melted, 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 167mg cholesterol, Sodium 1029mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
DELICIOUS & HEALTHY, 4 INGREDIENT SQUASH CASSEROLE
My mother always made a heavenly squash casserole when I was growing up. This is my trimmed-down version that's super-easy to make and never dissapoints on taste. In the summer my husband and I eat this at least once a week and it's nearly guilt-free! I use 2% sharp cheddar and turkey bacon, but feel free to go full fat with some of the ingredients.
Provided by LindseyCockrell
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 35m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put squash & bacon into glass, microwave-safe dish. Add salt & pepper & cover dish tightly with cling wrap.
- Microwave squash for 13 - 15 minutes. Remove clear wrap carefully. There will be lots of steam.
- Mash squash slighly with potato masher or large fork.
- Drain squash well (do NOT skip this step or casserole will be watery) and add back to glass bowl.
- Taste squash and season further if needed.
- Add beaten egg to squash and stir. Microwave until egg is set 3 - 5 minute.
- Transfer mixture to baking dish, cover with cheese & broil until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.5, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 136.5, Sodium 642.3, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 8.4, Protein 24.2
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: Yellow squash is the best choice for this casserole because it is mild in flavor and cooks quickly. If you can't find yellow squash, you can also use zucchini.
- Don't overcook the squash: The squash should be cooked until it is tender but still has a little bit of bite. If you overcook it, it will become mushy.
- Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the main ingredients in this casserole, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that melts well. Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese are all good choices.
- Don't be afraid to add your favorite seasonings: This casserole is a great opportunity to experiment with different seasonings. You can add garlic, onion, paprika, chili powder, or any other spices that you like.
- Serve the casserole hot: This casserole is best served hot out of the oven. You can garnish it with fresh herbs or a dollop of sour cream.
Conclusion:
This healthier yellow squash casserole is a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with fresh yellow squash, cheese, and a few simple seasonings. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and it is also a good source of protein and calcium. This casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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