SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE
"Why don't you just cook something that tastes really good?" Julia Reed's mother said that, chiding her daughter, a writer of uncommon style and wit who used to contribute food essays and recipes to The New York Times Magazine. Her mother thought Ms. Reed spent too much time thinking about complicated, over-the-top recipes at the expense of simple, honest American cooking that draws compliments not because it looks amazing, but because it's delicious. Like, for example, this recipe, for what Julia called in a 2002 article, "the best squash casserole on the planet Earth." The ingredients are by no means fancy - summer squash, jalapeño, white bread, Ritz crackers, eggs and Cheddar - but they combine in mysterious and marvelous ways to deliver a perfect accompaniment to grilled chicken or a weekend roast.
Provided by Julia Reed
Categories casseroles, times classics, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Cut the squash into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Cook in boiling, salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain. Purée in a food processor.
- Melt 6 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and peppers and cook until just tender. Meanwhile, crumb the toast in a food processor, melt remaining butter and toss together.
- Mix the squash purée, onions, peppers, garlic, cracker crumbs and cheese. Stir in the eggs, cream, sugar and seasonings. Blend well. Pour into the baking dish. Top with bread crumbs and bake until browned, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 329, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 471 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Mst Rozinabegum
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to use up leftover summer squash. It's also a great dish to bring to a potluck or party.
Kavidu Lakshan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of summer squash, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The flavors and textures were perfect.
Med Joker
[email protected]This casserole is so easy to make and it's perfect for a busy weeknight meal. I love that I can just throw everything in the casserole dish and pop it in the oven.
Muzameel Khan
[email protected]I made a few changes to the recipe, but it still turned out great. I used a different type of cheese and I added some chopped bacon. It was a delicious and hearty casserole.
king sings
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it and they don't even realize they're eating squash.
Mame Tube
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this casserole at first, but I'm so glad I gave it a try. It's now one of my favorite summer recipes. The combination of squash, cheese, and bread crumbs is perfect.
Josanne Ferdinand
[email protected]This casserole is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and oh-so-delicious. I love serving it with a side of roasted vegetables.
breez styx
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up summer squash and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Ahmad Mughal
[email protected]This is my new favorite summer squash recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. I love the crispy topping and the creamy filling.
Peer Rawal
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a total success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Bean Dipperson
[email protected]This casserole was a huge hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.