Best 10 Squash Casserole I Recipes

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Preparing a mouth-watering squash casserole is a culinary art that combines the goodness of fresh vegetables, creamy sauces, and a touch of savory spices. Whether you're seeking a comforting side dish for a family gathering or a delectable main course for a vegetarian feast, this article presents a curated collection of the best squash casserole recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. From classic recipes passed down through generations to innovative twists that blend flavors in a symphony of culinary delight, each recipe offers a unique journey of flavors and textures, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

WINTER SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Years ago, our vegetable garden kept us well-supplied all year long. Dad stored huge piles of potatoes and squash in the coldest part of the basement. In winter the squash was so hard. Mother sometimes used an ax to cut it into small pieces for cooking! Her hard work was worth it, because we really enjoyed this wonderful casserole! -Glendora Hauger, Siren, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups mashed cooked winter squash
1/2 cup butter, melted
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Pour into a ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Combine topping ingredients and crumble over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BEST EVER SQUASH CASSEROLE



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This is the best squash casserole recipe I've ever made. The corn bread flavor in it makes it just incredible. Its time consuming so I don't make it all that often but its worth doing at least once a month!

Provided by jovigirl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 1/2 cups zucchini (diced)
4 1/2 cups yellow squash (diced)
1 1/2 cups yellow onions (chopped)
1 (8 ounce) box Jiffy corn muffin mix (prepare as directed on box)
3/4 cup butter
8 ounces process American cheese (diced, use a store brand not Velveeta)
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon parsley (chopped)

Steps:

  • Prepare Jiffy Mix as directed, set aside to cool.
  • Place zucchini and yellow squash in a large sauce pan and add just enough of water to cover.
  • Cook on medium low heat just until tender, remove from heat.
  • Drain squash, reserve one cup of water for casserole.
  • On medium low temperature place all of the butter in large sauce pan and sauté the onions until the onions turn clear, add salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley.
  • Add chicken bouillon cubes and garlic to onions, stir.
  • Add drained squash and diced cheese, stir.
  • Crumble corn bread in squash and pour the reserved cup of water and mix well.
  • Place squash mixture in a 13"x11" baking pan that has been sprayed with a none stick spray.
  • Cover casserole and place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees.
  • Bake for 50- 60 minutes.
  • Remove cover the last 20 minutes of baking time.

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

EASY SQUASH CASSEROLE



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This recipe was given to me by a great friend. I make this during the holidays and everyone loves it. This is the one request that is a must at family gatherings.

Provided by SHANNON DECKER

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 45m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 yellow squash, sliced
¼ cup milk
½ cup butter, sliced
2 eggs, beaten
1 bunch green onions, tops thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups crushed buttery round crackers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add squash and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain.
  • To the squash add milk, butter, eggs, green onion tops, salt, pepper and sugar; mix well. Transfer to a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese and crushed crackers.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 105.7 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 379.4 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds yellow squash, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 small bell pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 1/2 pounds cheddar cheese
1 cup Italian bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Saute squash, onion, and pepper in a saute pan with olive oil until squash is soft. Add salt and white pepper. Put into a casserole dish. Mix the cheese and 1/2 cup of bread crumbs into the casserole dish with the vegetables. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of bread crumbs on top of casserole. Bake until golden brown.

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.

SPECIAL SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Squash has traditionally been a food our family passes up, but this luscious casserole is an exception to the rule. You won't find it among our Thanksgiving leftovers-it's one of the first dishes to go back to the kitchen empty. -Kathleen Cox, Wyoming, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
3/4 cup 2% milk
6 tablespoons butter, melted
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers (about 15 wafers)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Place squash in a Dutch oven or large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook until tender, 25-30 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl; beat just until smooth. , Beat in the milk, butter, eggs and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to squash mixture and mix well. , Transfer to a large greased cast-iron skillet or 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine topping ingredients until crumbly., Sprinkle topping over squash. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 12-15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GROUND BEEF SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE



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My daughter, a home economist, serves the garden-fresh casserole at church functions in summer when squash is at its best. It's a good main dish for lunch or dinner.-Rose Duggins, Massie Louisa, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
4 to 6 medium yellow summer squash, chopped (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
SAUCE:
1/4 cup butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole milk
1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a skillet, cook beef, squash and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add bread crumbs, salt, pepper and thyme; mix well and set aside. In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter. Stir in the flour and salt until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in cheese until melted. In a greased 11x7-in. baking dish, layer half of the meat mixture and cheese sauce; repeat layers. Melt the remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over cheese sauce. Bake, uncovered, for 35 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

- Butternut squash: Choose a ripe butternut squash with a deep orange color and firm texture. - Baking the squash: Pierce the squash with a fork before baking to allow steam to escape and prevent it from bursting. Baking time may vary depending on the size of the squash. - Mashed squash: For a smooth texture, use a food processor or immersion blender to mash the cooked squash. - Seasoning: Use a combination of herbs and spices to enhance the flavor of the casserole. Some popular choices include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and nutmeg. - Cheese: Use a good quality cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan. - Breadcrumbs: Use fresh or homemade breadcrumbs for a crispy topping. You can also use crushed crackers or cornflakes. - Baking the casserole: Bake the casserole in a preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly. The cooking time may vary depending on the size of the dish and the oven temperature. - Serving: Let the casserole cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs or a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion:

Butternut squash casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for fall and winter gatherings. With its creamy, flavorful filling and crispy topping, it is a crowd-pleaser that is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or holiday dinner. Whether you are making it for a special occasion or a weeknight meal, this casserole is sure to satisfy.

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