Best 9 Light Yellow Squash Casserole Recipes

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Light yellow squash casserole is a classic Southern comfort food dish that is perfect for any occasion. Made with fresh yellow squash, eggs, milk, cheese, and seasonings, this casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a simple weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at your next potluck, light yellow squash casserole is sure to be a hit.

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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

SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Yellow squash is easily overlooked (cauliflower gets all the attention), but with the addition of cheese and a buttery cracker topping, you can transform it into a summer casserole perfect for a barbecue or potluck.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
4 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds (about 2 1/2 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 green bell pepper, diced
Half medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sour cream
4 large eggs
8 ounces shredded Cheddar (about 2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves (from 10 sprigs)
4 sprigs fresh chives, chopped
1 sleeve buttery crackers, such as Ritz (about 30 crackers), crushed
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put a large colander inside a large bowl.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add a third of the squash to the skillet, arrange in a single layer and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the squash begins to soften and are golden brown spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the colander. Repeat 2 more times using 2 tablespoons of butter for each batch and sprinkling with 1/2 teaspoon salt and few grinds of pepper. Transfer each batch to the colander.
  • Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet along with the pepper and onion and cook, stirring occasionally scraping up any brown bits, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Let cool for 5 minutes then fold into the squash. Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Whisk together the sour cream, eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Fold in the Cheddar, thyme and chives. Pour over the squash making sure that some of the mixture sinks down to the bottom.
  • Microwave the remaining tablespoon of butter in a medium bowl until melted. Fold in the crackers and hot sauce. Sprinkle evenly over the squash. Bake until the eggs are cooked through and the crackers are golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE



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This simple cracker-crumb squash dish comes from reader Joanne Dotson of Dallas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds yellow squash, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 medium onion, diced
2 cups crushed buttery crackers, into coarse crumbs
2 tablespoons butter
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place squash in a large saucepan with onion. Add enough water to cover; bring to a simmer. Cover, and cook until squash is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain, and mash slightly in a colander, pressing to remove as much liquid as possible; transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add 1/2 cup cracker crumbs and 1 tablespoon butter to squash. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper; mix well. Transfer to a shallow 8-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs; dot with remaining tablespoon butter. Bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes.

SOUTHERN YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Also known as Summer Squash Casserole, this is a very simple yet authentic Southern recipe that my family has been making for years. This casserole goes very well with those summer, fresh vegetable dinners and is also a hit at pot luck dinners, family reunions, or any other gathering of people. As with all good southern food, make sure you have your bottle of bright red paprika ready to sprinkle on top. Enjoy!

Provided by jpknight22

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 1 casserole, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 large yellow squash, diced (about 8 cups)
1 large white onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 cup saltine crackers, crushed (you may also use Ritz crackers)
1 dash paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a small, square casserole dish.
  • Boil squash and onion in a large pot 15 to 20 minutes until tender.
  • Pour the squash and onion into a colander and drain. Press firmly against the mixture until all excess moisture is drained.
  • In a medium mixing bowl combine drained squash and onion mixture and stir in butter (while still warm) allowing the butter to melt. Fold in sour cream, garlic salt, black pepper, and 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese (note: reserve the remaining half cup for the topping). Check mixture to see if levels of salt and pepper suit your taste and adjust accordingly.
  • Add contents of bowl into the greased casserole dish. Layer with remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, and top with 3/4 cup saltine or Ritz crackers. Gently sprinkle paprika over top for color.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes until topping is lightly golden-brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.3, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 27.6, Sodium 163.6, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.7, Protein 6.4

LIGHT YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Light Yellow Squash Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Meredithnash

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs yellow squash, sliced
2 carrots, grated
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can reduced-fat cream of chicken soup
1 cup fat free sour cream
1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese
30 low-fat Ritz crackers, crushed
1/4 cup light margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Boil squash, carrots and onions in salted water until soft.
  • Drain well.
  • Mash with potatoe masher or blend in food processor.
  • Stir squash mixture and next 3 ingredients together and place in a 2 qt casserole dish.
  • In Seperate bowl combine ritz crackers and margarine and spread over the top of casserole.
  • Bake at 350 until golden brown. ( About 35 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.5, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 52.8, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 5.7, Protein 3.2

YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Famed 18th-century naturalist John Bartram once pronounced a dish of boiled squash "poor entertainment." Some preparations still merit that memorable epitaph, but this souffle-like casserole of summer squash can take an Oscar on any stage. The common crookneck variety suggested in the recipe is one of our oldest domesticated squashes, probably native to New Jersey, according to William Woys Weaver in Heirloom Vegetable Gardening (1997).

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 pounds crookneck yellow squash or other yellow summer squash
1/4 pound zucchini or additional yellow summer squash
1/2 cup coarse-chopped carrots
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 large onion, preferably yellow, chopped
1 plump garlic clove, minced
1 1/4 cups saltine or Ritz cracker crumbs
1/2 cup grated mild to medium Cheddar cheese
Hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco
Salt and freshly milled black pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a medium baking dish.
  • Slice the yellow squash and zucchini lengthwise into quarters, then cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Place the yellow squash, zucchini and carrots in a saucepan, barely cover with water and salt well. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to medium and cover. Cook about 20 minutes, until the vegetables are very soft.
  • Meanwhile, warm 3 tablespoons of the butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the onion and cook slowly until very soft and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook an additional minute. Scrape the mixture into a mixing bowl. Wipe out the skillet, return it to medium-low heat, and add to it the remaining tablespoon of butter. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cracker crumbs and cook briefly until the crumbs are golden. Scrape them onto a small plate and reserve them.
  • Drain the squash mixture, mashing the vegetables just a bit. Spoon it into the mixing bowl. Stir in the remaining 3/4 cup of cracker crumbs, cheese and a good splash or two of the pepper sauce. Salt and pepper generously to taste. Stir in the eggs and spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Scatter the toasted cracker crumbs over the top. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes, until golden brown and lightly firm in the center. Serve hot.

YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE



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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

3 tablespoons butter
3 to 4 yellow summer squash, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
8 to 10 saltines, crushed
Salt and pepper to taste
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

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 :

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.

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: For the best flavor and texture, look for small to medium-sized yellow squash that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid squash that are too large or have blemishes, as they may be bitter or have a tough texture.
  • Cook the squash properly: To prevent the squash from becoming mushy, cook it just until it is tender-crisp. Overcooking will make the squash soft and watery.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: Feel free to experiment with different types of cheeses to find the flavor combination you like best. Some good options include cheddar, Parmesan, mozzarella, and Gruyère.
  • Add some extra flavor: To give your casserole extra flavor, try adding some herbs, spices, or vegetables. Some good options include garlic, onion, bell pepper, and chili powder.
  • Serve it hot: Yellow squash casserole is best served hot out of the oven. You can garnish it with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of cheese before serving.

Conclusion:

Yellow squash casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up fresh summer squash, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. With its creamy, cheesy texture and savory flavor, yellow squash casserole is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or family gathering.

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