Best 9 Spicy Sweet Summer Squash Casserole Recipes

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If you're looking for a delectable dish that combines the zest of spicy flavors with the natural sweetness of summer squash, then a spicy sweet summer squash casserole is the perfect choice for you. This delightful dish is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With its creamy texture, vibrant colors, and the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, this casserole is an ideal dish for any occasion, whether it's a casual family dinner or an elegant gathering. So, let's dive into the world of flavors and explore the art of creating the perfect spicy sweet summer squash casserole.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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.

SUMMER SQUASH SIDE DISH CASSEROLE



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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

1 pound yellow summer squash, chopped
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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.

SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE



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"Why don't you just cook something that tastes really good?" Julia Reed's mother said that, chiding her daughter, a writer of uncommon style and wit who used to contribute food essays and recipes to The New York Times Magazine. Her mother thought Ms. Reed spent too much time thinking about complicated, over-the-top recipes at the expense of simple, honest American cooking that draws compliments not because it looks amazing, but because it's delicious. Like, for example, this recipe, for what Julia called in a 2002 article, "the best squash casserole on the planet Earth." The ingredients are by no means fancy - summer squash, jalapeño, white bread, Ritz crackers, eggs and Cheddar - but they combine in mysterious and marvelous ways to deliver a perfect accompaniment to grilled chicken or a weekend roast.

Provided by Julia Reed

Categories     casseroles, times classics, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

7 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the dish
2 pounds yellow summer squash
1 large onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped (optional)
4 slices plain white bread, toasted
24 Ritz crackers, crushed finely in food processor
1/2 pound sharp Cheddar, grated
4 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Cut the squash into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Cook in boiling, salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain. Purée in a food processor.
  • Melt 6 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and peppers and cook until just tender. Meanwhile, crumb the toast in a food processor, melt remaining butter and toss together.
  • Mix the squash purée, onions, peppers, garlic, cracker crumbs and cheese. Stir in the eggs, cream, sugar and seasonings. Blend well. Pour into the baking dish. Top with bread crumbs and bake until browned, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 329, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 471 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 1 gram

TEX-MEX SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Mild-flavored yellow squash gets a big boost from flavor-packed chiles, jalapenos and red onion. This side dish also works with zucchini. -Tommy Lombardo, Euclid, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 medium yellow summer squash, sliced (about 10 cups)
2-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 can (4 ounces) diced jalapeno peppers, drained
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup salsa
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup chopped red onion

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine squash, 3/4 cup cheese, onion, chiles and jalapenos. Sprinkle with flour and salt; toss to combine., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, until squash is tender, 30-40 minutes., Spoon salsa over top; sprinkle with remaining 1-1/2 cups cheese. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes. Top with green and red onions before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

MAMA'S SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE



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This is a wonderful, cheese-enhanced squash casserole that my husband makes from memory of his mother's recipe.

Provided by Northerngirl

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 yellow summer squash, thinly sliced
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup low-fat sour cream
1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed, divided
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1-quart casserole dish.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add squash and onion, cover, and steam until squash is tender and easily mashed with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Whisk egg and sour cream together in the prepared casserole dish; add squash, onions, 2/3 the crackers, and 2/3 the Cheddar cheese. Stir with a fork. Cover the squash mixture with remaining Cheddar cheese and crackers.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and crackers are lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 438.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

SPICY-SWEET SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE



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This spicy-sweet side dish is a perfect pairing for outdoor grilling, Sunday dinner, or pot luck gatherings.

Provided by Stoblogger

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 1 casserole, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs yellow squash
1 (10 ounce) bag frozen onion and three pepper blend
1 egg, beaten
1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 (5 ounce) bag garlic cheese croutons, crushed
3/4 cup Italian cheese blend, shredded
salt (optional)
white pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Prepare the squash by splitting each one lengthwise and scraping out most of the seeds, then slice to about 1/2 inch thickness.
  • Place frozen pepper/onion blend and prepared squash into boiling water. Boil until just tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain vegetables well, then mash.
  • Stir in the beaten egg, creamed corn, salt, pepper, 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese, and half of the crushed croutons. Fold ingredients together.
  • Spray 9X13 glass baking dish with vegetable cooking spray, pour in the vegetable mixture.
  • Top the casserole with remaining croutons and shredded cheese.
  • Bake until golden and bubbly, about 25 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.2, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 21.1, Sodium 242.7, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.3, Protein 3.7

SPICY SUMMER SQUASH WITH HERBS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium yellow or green summer squash or a mix, diced (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 small jalapeno, minced (with some seeds)
1 medium onion, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage or rosemary
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the squash, jalapenos, onions, vinegar, 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine. Cover and cook until the squash starts to brown, stirring twice during cooking, about 6 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is nicely browned and tender, another 6 minutes. Add the sage and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt to taste. Stir in the chives, transfer to a bowl or platter and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calorie, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 133 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 5 grams

SPICY YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE



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This is a recipe I found on Allrecipes.com. It was submitted by: Liz. She states: "This spicy cheese and ground beef casserole can be used as a side dish or a main course! Any type of squash or ground meat may be used. For winter squash, you may want to pre-cook in the microwave before frying in butter to speed the process."

Provided by Happy Hippie

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
3 yellow squash, sliced
1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
salt and pepper
1 cup round buttery cracker, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Saute squash in butter until tender, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and jalapeno, stirring until beef is evenly browned. Drain off grease.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the squash, eggs, and mayonnaise.
  • Stir in the ground beef mixture and Cheddar cheese.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish, and sprinkle cracker crumbs evenly over the top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until heated through, and the top is nicely browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.1, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 116, Sodium 351.6, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 18.3

SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE



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I defy you to find a covered dish supper in the South that doesn't include at least one of these golden-brown, gratinlike squash casseroles. Unassuming as it may appear, this cheesy, egg-puffed dish is possessed of a mild, sweet squash flavor and wonderfully creamy texture that wins the hearts of even the pickiest eaters.

Yield serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices thick-cut bacon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 pounds yellow summer squash, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 cup your favorite or Homemade Mayonnaise (page 280)
1 cup (3 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 large eggs
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs or cornbread crumbs (see Know-how, page 134)
6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain. Add the butter to the same skillet and melt over medium heat. Add the squash and onion and cook and stir for about 10 minutes, until soft and lightly brown. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
  • Combine the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and 1/2 cup of the bread crumbs in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add the squash mixture and basil, season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir to mix.
  • Spoon the casserole mixture into the prepared dish, sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup bread crumbs, and crumble the reserved bacon on top. Bake for about 40 minutes, until bubbling around the edges, puffy, and slightly soft in the center. Remove from the oven and let sit for about 5 minutes before serving warm.
  • This creamy, comforting squash casserole is the vegetable equivalent of mac and cheese, and it's great with all the same things, like Beer-Barbecued Brisket (page 194), Crispy Pork Chops (page 162), and Granny Foster's Sunday Fried Chicken (page 127).

Tips:

  • For a softer casserole, cook the squash for a longer period of time.
  • To add a bit of crunch, top the casserole with bread crumbs or crushed crackers before baking.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or evaporated milk.
  • Feel free to experiment with different cheeses. Some good options include cheddar, Parmesan, or mozzarella.
  • If you want a spicier casserole, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • Garnish the casserole with fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro, before serving.

Conclusion:

Spicy Sweet Summer Squash Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is also a great way to use up any extra squash you may have. With its sweet and spicy flavors, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a side dish that is both flavorful and satisfying, give Spicy Sweet Summer Squash Casserole a try!

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