SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE
A delicious, slightly healthier version of a squash casserole that's delicious. The warm, tender vegetables have a lovely fresh flavor that balances the smoky bacon. We liked the crunchy texture and flavor fried onions on top add. Add this to your menu when you have zucchini and yellow summer squash.
Provided by Cheryl Kopcak
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- 2. Slice all vegetables and set aside. Slice squashes & tomatoes about 1/4-1/2" thick. Onions should be very thinly sliced.
- 3. Spray a large, oven-safe casserole dish or 13x9 baking pan with non-stick spray. Begin layering (lasagna style), first squash, then tomatoes.
- 4. Next, the onions and 3 strips of bacon.
- 5. Sprinkle with a pinch of the dried parsley, then a couple of Tbsp of the grated cheese. Salt and pepper to taste, being careful not to over salt as the bacon will add saltiness as well.
- 6. Continue layering as above finishing with a top layer of squash. Usually, depending on the size of your baking dish, there will be 2 complete layers, and then the final layer of squash. Top that layer of squash with remaining grated cheese, 4 slices of bacon, a bit of parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cover with aluminum foil, or casserole dish cover, and bake in preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until squash is tender when checked with a fork.
- 7. Uncover and top with French's onions. Bake an additional 5-8 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- 8. Cut into squares with a sharp knife for easy serving.
- 9. *Make sure the skins on the squash or still tender and EASILY pierced with a fingernail. If not, the casserole will not be as soft and tender when cooked.
- 10. **To make this recipe vegetarian, omit the bacon and substitute imitation bacon-flavored bits (You'll need about a half cup) for in between the layers and the top. Also, in each layer, and on top, add 2-3 tsp. of soy-based "butter" in small dabs throughout the layers and top. It just does not taste the same without a little bit of "fat".
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Shezada Safdar
[email protected]This casserole was a good side dish for a summer barbecue.
Jonas Sustento
[email protected]This casserole was a bit too cheesy for my taste.
Ramhari Sharma
[email protected]This casserole was a good way to use up leftover squash.
Arjun Rana
[email protected]This casserole was okay, but I wouldn't make it again.
Aasiyo Ilwaad
[email protected]I would not recommend this casserole to anyone.
Rakib rr
[email protected]This casserole was a waste of time and money.
Shanya Boase
[email protected]I didn't like the combination of squash and cheese.
Tammy Butler
[email protected]I found this casserole to be too mushy.
Ajoy Acharjee
[email protected]This casserole was a little bland for my taste.
Umar Raja
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of squash, but this casserole was actually really good. The cheese and bread crumbs really make it.
Bea Olowosagba
[email protected]This casserole is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
HK MUNNA
[email protected]I made this casserole for dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it.
ROCKIE EL GUCHANY
[email protected]This casserole is delicious! I love the combination of squash, cheese, and bread crumbs.
Emmanuel Donchuks
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up summer squash and it's so delicious.
Dhanushk Wijethunge
[email protected]This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Chfurqan Furqan
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Olakunle Aleilo
[email protected]This casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. I used zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper, and it was so colorful and flavorful.