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 :

Imran Ov
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This casserole was a waste of time and money.


aridja masudi
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I would not recommend this casserole to others.


jefferson mavoungou
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The instructions for this casserole were not clear.


Joel Lala
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I found this casserole to be too greasy.


Nuris Islam
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste.


Dillenbrandy Omondi
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Overall, this casserole is a great dish that I would definitely recommend.


Jibon Madbar
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I love that this casserole is made with healthy ingredients.


Brandon San Miguel
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This casserole is easy to make and always a hit with my family.


Michelle Schultz
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This casserole is a great comfort food.


Alamzeb
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I've made this casserole with different types of squash, and it's always delicious.


Md insan
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover ground beef.


Emran Munna
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I love that this casserole is made with ground beef and summer squash. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Erhem Babaga
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This casserole is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even family dinners.


Zeinab Waleed
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I've made this casserole several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food for a cold night.


Andile Apleni
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This casserole is a great way to use up summer squash. It's also a very affordable dish to make.


Harley Frost
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I even got asked for the recipe.


Dlivya Ahmad
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This casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. The ground beef and summer squash were a great combination, and the cheese melted perfectly on top.