In times such as these, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and crave comfort food. There's nothing quite like a warm, hearty meal to lift your spirits and bring a sense of normalcy back into your routine. Enter Noreen's Mom's Simple Summer Squash Bake—a delectable dish that combines the fresh flavors of summer squash, zucchini, and onions with a creamy, cheesy sauce. With minimal prep time and a short cooking period, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you're in need of a quick and easy fix.
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SUMMER SQUASH BAKE
From Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Gail Smrtic shares this colorful casserole that makes the most of fresh summer squash. A handful of chopped pecans adds a nutty crunch to the creamy side dish.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place squash and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well. Stir in the green pepper, onion, pecans, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup of cheese, sugar, salt and pepper. , Transfer to a lightly greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SUMMER SQUASH BAKE
Get a taste of summer with this Summer Squash Bake. Fresh zucchini and yellow squash team up in this super easy and super cheesy Summer Squash Bake.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Cook zucchini and yellow squash in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
- Whisk eggs and dressing in large bowl until blended. Stir in Parmesan. Add zucchini mixture and all remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish.
- Bake 35 to 40 min. or until center is set and edges are lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g
CHEESY SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE
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
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.
SUMMER SQUASH POUND CAKE
This golden brown, tender pound cake is the perfect treat to make when you have an abundance of summer squash in your garden. It's not overly sweet, so it appeals to everyone. -Lisa Brockwell, Necedah, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon juice and extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating after each addition just until combined. Stir in squash., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine glaze ingredients; pour over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
NOREEN'S MOM'S SIMPLE SUMMER SQUASH BAKE
Quick, simple, and nearly foolproof. Sliced yellow squash (and/or zucchini) are layered in a casserole with onions and topped with Swiss cheese. Always a hit!
Provided by NJfromNJ
Categories Summer Squash Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
- Layer the squash and onions in the casserole dish. Dot with butter, and top with Swiss cheese slices.
- Cover, and bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cover, and continue baking 15 minutes, or until squash is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 50.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
NOREEN'S MOM'S SIMPLE SUMMER SQUASH BAKE
Quick, simple, and nearly foolproof. Sliced yellow squash (and/or zucchini) are layered in a casserole with onions and topped with Swiss cheese. Always a hit!
Provided by NJfromNJ
Categories Summer Squash Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
- Layer the squash and onions in the casserole dish. Dot with butter, and top with Swiss cheese slices.
- Cover, and bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cover, and continue baking 15 minutes, or until squash is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 50.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
NOREEN'S MOM'S SIMPLE SUMMER SQUASH BAKE
Quick, simple, and nearly foolproof. Sliced yellow squash (and/or zucchini) are layered in a casserole with onions and topped with Swiss cheese. Always a hit!
Provided by NJfromNJ
Categories Summer Squash Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
- Layer the squash and onions in the casserole dish. Dot with butter, and top with Swiss cheese slices.
- Cover, and bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cover, and continue baking 15 minutes, or until squash is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 50.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
NOREEN'S MOM'S SIMPLE SUMMER SQUASH BAKE
Quick, simple, and nearly foolproof. Sliced yellow squash (and/or zucchini) are layered in a casserole with onions and topped with Swiss cheese. Always a hit!
Provided by NJfromNJ
Categories Summer Squash Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
- Layer the squash and onions in the casserole dish. Dot with butter, and top with Swiss cheese slices.
- Cover, and bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cover, and continue baking 15 minutes, or until squash is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 50.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
NOREEN'S MOM'S SIMPLE SUMMER SQUASH BAKE
Quick, simple, and nearly foolproof. Sliced yellow squash (and/or zucchini) are layered in a casserole with onions and topped with Swiss cheese. Always a hit!
Provided by NJfromNJ
Categories Summer Squash Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
- Layer the squash and onions in the casserole dish. Dot with butter, and top with Swiss cheese slices.
- Cover, and bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cover, and continue baking 15 minutes, or until squash is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 50.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender summer squash: Look for squash that is firm and has smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid squash that is soft or has brown spots.
- Slice the squash evenly: This will help it cook evenly. If the squash is too thick, it may not cook through in the baking time.
- Don't overcrowd the baking dish: If the squash is too crowded, it will not cook evenly. Leave some space between the squash slices so that they can get some air circulation.
- Season the squash well: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good basic seasonings for summer squash. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
- Bake the squash until it is tender: The squash should be tender when you pierce it with a fork. If it is not tender, continue baking it for a few more minutes.
Conclusion:
Summer squash is a delicious and versatile vegetable that is perfect for summer cooking. This simple summer squash bake is a great way to enjoy this seasonal vegetable. It is easy to make and can be served as a side dish or main course. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this summer squash bake is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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