Best 6 Summer Squash And Onion Cheesy Casserole Recipes

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Discover a delightful culinary experience with our summer squash and onion cheesy casserole recipe guide. Embark on a kitchen adventure as we unveil the secrets to creating a dish that encapsulates the vibrant flavors of summer. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the perfect balance of textures and flavors, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the skills and knowledge to impress your family and friends with this delectable summer treat. Let's dive into the world of cheesy casseroles and uncover the culinary magic that awaits!

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CHEESY SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE



Cheesy Summer Squash Casserole image

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

2 small yellow summer squash, sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 large egg
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sugar
Pepper to taste
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons crushed cornflakes
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted

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 AND ONION CHEESY CASSEROLE



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My Great Great Grandmother used to make this when I was young, and it has always been a favorite of my Atlanta and Alabama relatives! I learned how to make it from my Aunt Edith Russell, while visiting her in Atlanta in the mid-1990s!

Provided by Coleman Bell

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ tablespoons butter, divided
3 summer squash, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
3 zucchini, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 onions, chopped
1 pound shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
½ pound shredded Cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with about 1/2 tablespoon of butter.
  • Melt remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, and cook the summer squash and zucchini until the squash pieces begin to brown, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and spread into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with about 1/3 of the chopped onions.
  • Mix together the white Cheddar cheese and yellow Cheddar cheese in a bowl until thoroughly combined, and sprinkle about 1/2 cup of the cheese mixture over the onions. Drizzle with about 1 tablespoon of the sweetened condensed milk. Repeat sprinkling cheese, onions, and condensed milk twice more, then top with remaining cheese mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is golden brown and the onions are tender, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 97.5 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 562 mg, Sugar 10 g

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 :

ZUCCHINI, SQUASH, ONION & CHEESE CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Zucchini, Squash, Onion & Cheese Casserole Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by á-17891

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil (plus tiny bit more for drizzling at the end)
1 medium onion, sliced thin
3 cloves garlic, finely diced
1 medium zucchini, ends cut off and thinly sliced into circles
1 medium summer squash, ends cut off and thinly sliced into circles
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
2 cups white cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Rosemary Asiago Cheese (or other cheese of choice)
1/3 to 1/4 cup panko crumbs
Grated Parmesan for dusting on top
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh chopped Italian Parsley for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, add garlic and onion and saute up, stirring occasionally (careful not to burn the garlic) until softened about 6 to 8 minutes. Add zucchini and squash to the same pan and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until softened, about 12 minutes. Add fresh grated nutmeg, pinch of salt and pepper and stir in well. Remove from heat and place contents of the pan into a large bowl to let cool slightly. Preheat oven to 375°F. Stir in your 2 1/2 cups cheese and 1/3 cup panko until well combined. Add contents of bowl to a glass casserole dish (8x8) At this point taste test for salt and pepper - add some only if needed. sprinkle the top with the remaining panko and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with just a touch of olive oil. Place in the oven and bake about 10 minutes or until is gets bubbly around the edges. Turn on broiler and broil (keeping a close eye) an additional 3 to 4 minutes until slightly browned on top. Remove from the oven and let sit about 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped Italian parsley and enjoy

SUMMER SQUASH AND ONION CHEESY CASSEROLE



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My Great Great Grandmother used to make this when I was young, and it has always been a favorite of my Atlanta and Alabama relatives! I learned how to make it from my Aunt Edith Russell, while visiting her in Atlanta in the mid-1990s!

Provided by Coleman Bell

Categories     Summer Squash Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ tablespoons butter, divided
3 summer squash, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
3 zucchini, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 onions, chopped
1 pound shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
½ pound shredded Cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with about 1/2 tablespoon of butter.
  • Melt remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, and cook the summer squash and zucchini until the squash pieces begin to brown, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and spread into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with about 1/3 of the chopped onions.
  • Mix together the white Cheddar cheese and yellow Cheddar cheese in a bowl until thoroughly combined, and sprinkle about 1/2 cup of the cheese mixture over the onions. Drizzle with about 1 tablespoon of the sweetened condensed milk. Repeat sprinkling cheese, onions, and condensed milk twice more, then top with remaining cheese mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is golden brown and the onions are tender, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 97.5 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 562 mg, Sugar 10 g

CHEESY SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Great casserole dish! I add 1/4 cup more of parmesan on the top before the cracker crumbs. This is adapted from a Paula Deen recipe. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Scoutie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 medium summer squash, thinly sliced
1 large vidalia onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 sleeve cracker, crushed medium to fine (recommended Ritz)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the squash, onion, and butter until soft. Drain in colander to get rid of extra moisture.
  • Transfer to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan, Cheddar, and sour cream. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Place in the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle the cracker crumbs evenly over the top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful dish, use a combination of cheeses, such as cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella.
  • If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a sharp knife to thinly slice the summer squash and onion.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and bake it for 30 minutes. Then, let it cool completely and refrigerate it. When you're ready to serve, reheat it in a 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes, or until it's warmed through.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of roasted vegetables, a salad, or your favorite bread.

Conclusion:

Summer squash and onion cheesy casserole is an easy and delicious dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up summer squash from your garden. With its creamy cheese sauce, tender vegetables, and crispy breadcrumb topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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