Best 7 Yellow Squash Italian Casserole Recipes

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Yellow squash is a versatile summer vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes, including casseroles. Italian casseroles are a delicious and easy way to enjoy yellow squash, and there are many different recipes to choose from. Whether you prefer a cheesy casserole, a vegetarian casserole, or a casserole with meat, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious and comforting yellow squash Italian casserole that will be a hit with your family and friends.

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ITALIAN SQUASH CASSEROLE



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You can assemble this garlic-kissed veggie dish in advance, but wait to bake it until just before serving. The aroma from the oven will lure everyone in the house to the kitchen.-Paul VanSavage, Binghamton, NY

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 14 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 whole garlic bulb
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium butternut squash (about 3-1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes
2 large sweet red peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large red onion, cut into wedges
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off of garlic bulb. Brush with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Wrap bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to 400°. Cool garlic for 10 minutes. Squeeze softened garlic into a bowl and mash., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute squash in 1 tablespoon oil until golden brown; transfer to a large bowl. In the same skillet, saute peppers and onion in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add to squash., Stir in the tomatoes, garlic, bread crumbs, parsley, rosemary, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

BAKED YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Try our Baked Yellow Squash Casserole for a tasty and colorful end-of-summer dish! Prep for this easy-to-make baked yellow squash dish in just 10 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 40m

Yield 14 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 yellow squash (1-1/2 lb.), cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
3/4 cup KRAFT Creamy Italian Dressing
1/2 cup chopped red onions
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
16 round buttery crackers, crushed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Combine all ingredients except cracker crumbs in 2-qt. casserole.
  • Top with cracker crumbs.
  • Bake 30 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

ITALIAN ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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Compliments crop up as fast as vines when folks sample this zucchini casserole. Even those who generally don't like zucchini find they enjoy it in this savory side dish. -Kimberly Speta, Kennedy, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 medium zucchini, sliced (about 6-1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups stuffing mix
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook zucchini in 1 tablespoon oil 5-6 minutes or until tender; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the onion and garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic salt and pepper; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir in zucchini. , Place in an greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with stuffing mix; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 576mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

ITALIAN SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Italian Squash and Zucchini Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by EMcooks

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 squash, sliced
3 zucchini, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 bell peppers, sliced (any color you like)
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup any vinaigrette dressing (Italian, Balsamic, etc.)
2 minced garlic cloves
oregano, and
basil
1 cup shredded cheese (your favorite kind)
sleeve saltine crackers

Steps:

  • In large skillet saute garlic and onions on medium heat in the dressing for 5 minutes.
  • Add the seasonings and all the veggies except the tomatoes and saute another 5 minutes.
  • Add cans of tomatoes undrained and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer about 10 minutes or until vegetables are slightly tender.
  • Pour into a glass casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Crush saltines by hand over top of the casserole
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.8, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 12.1, Sodium 349.6, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 8.8, Protein 7.2

ITALIAN SUMMER SQUASH



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A delicious way to use zucchini and yellow squash. You can adjust the seasonings to your own taste, and add salt and pepper, if desired. Be sure to use younger, 5 to 7 inch squash.

Provided by Always in the kitch

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 green zucchini
3 yellow squash
1 large onion, quartered and sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon basil (or fresh to taste)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup romano cheese
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Sautee garlic and onions in butter, until tender.
  • Wash and scrub squash. Slice into 1 inch coins. Place in pan with onions and garlic.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat 5 minutes.
  • Stir, and add spices. Cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes more. Do not overcook.
  • Squash should be a little firm. Remove to bowl, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 187.5, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 9, Protein 6.6

EASY YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE



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An easy recipe for yellow squash casserole, baked with onion, cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, and Cheddar cheese.

Provided by staceyand

Categories     Yellow Squash Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

nonstick cooking spray
3 pounds yellow squash, sliced
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup chopped sweet onions
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine yellow squash, cream of mushroom soup, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, onion, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined and transfer to the casserole dish and cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and bubbly, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 50.5 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 699 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Look for yellow squash that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid squash that are soft or have bruises or cuts.
  • Prepare the squash properly: Wash the squash thoroughly and then cut it into 1/2-inch cubes. You can also use a spiralizer to create zucchini noodles.
  • Cook the squash until it is tender: You can cook the squash in a variety of ways, including sautéing, roasting, or grilling. Cook the squash until it is tender but still slightly firm.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients you use, the better your casserole will taste. Use fresh herbs, vegetables, and cheese.
  • Don't overcook the casserole: The casserole should be cooked until it is heated through, but avoid overcooking it, as this will make the squash mushy.

Conclusion:

Yellow squash Italian 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 can be easily customized to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, yellow squash Italian casserole is a great choice.

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