EASY SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

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This easy summer squash casserole is made for variations - just choose one of the ingredients in each category to change up the flavor or use up what you have at home!

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Vegetables

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lb summer squash, sliced and blanched: yellow, patty pan, zucchini, or other variety
1/2 c diced onion
2 clove minced garlic
2 pinch salt and pepper
2 pinch dried herbs, like poultry seasoning, italian seasoning, herbs du provence, southwest seasonings, or other herb blend of your choice
1 to 1 1/2 c either fresh bread crumbs *or* cracker crumbs, such as ritz, cheez-its, or herb-flavored crackers
1 can(s) condensed cream soup, such as mushroom, chicken, celery, broccoli, or potato
2 eggs
1 c grated cheese: use cheddar, swiss, monterey jack, or even velveeta cut in cubes
1/4 c grated parmesan or romano cheese for topping (optional)
1/2 to 1 lb browned and crumbled beef or sausage (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. To blanch squash, drop the cut up squash into rapidly boiling salted water. Boil for 3 minutes after water has returned to a boil. Then quickly drain squash in a colander and immerse in ice water to stop cooking.
  • 2. Mix together the blanched squash, onion, garlic, salt and pepper, and dried herbs in a large bowl. Stir in breadcrumbs or cracker crumbs until all are well-coated.
  • 3. In another bowl, beat eggs into the cream soup; stir in the grated cheese and then mix the wet ingredients with the squash mixture.
  • 4. Turn mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole dish. Top with Parmesan or Romano cheese if desired. Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes until set and nicely browned. Remove from oven before it dries out too much. Allow to cool 5 minutes before slicing.
  • 5. OPTIONAL: We have found that adding some browned crumbled meat to this dish makes it a hearty main dish. Italian sausage is our favorite, but we've also used ground beef and breakfast sausage. Experiment and make it your own!

Chantel Esterhuizen
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this casserole. It's a great way to use up summer squash and it's also very flavorful.


April Hassan
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's also a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


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This casserole is a great way to use up summer squash. It's also a delicious and healthy side dish.


Judith Kananu
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I usually double the recipe so I can have leftovers.


Gofrane Berrehail
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This casserole is delicious and comforting. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.


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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's also a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Pervaiz Rashid
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I like to add a little bit of chopped bacon to it for extra flavor.


Kezia Mante
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This recipe is a great way to use up summer squash from the garden. It's also a delicious and easy side dish that can be served with grilled meats or fish.


md safaet
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


sipho radebe
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This summer squash casserole was a hit at our family dinner! The flavors of the squash, cheese, and bread crumbs blended perfectly. The casserole was easy to make and didn't take too long to bake. Definitely a keeper recipe!