Best Applesauce And Squash Casserole Recipes

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SOUTHERN SQUASH CASSEROLE



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A classic Southern Squash Casserole is the perfect way to enjoy the bounty from your summer garden! The cheesy filling is topped with a buttery crumb topping for the ultimate family-friendly side dish recipe!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Side Dish

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter, divided
4 small yellow squash (about 2 lbs.), sliced ( (about 6 cups total))
1 small onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
¾ cup crushed butter crackers ((I used 18 Ritz crackers))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add squash, onion, and bell pepper to the skillet, cooking and stirring for about 10 minutes (or until vegetables are tender). Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
  • Stir the egg mixture into the squash mixture.
  • Transfer the squash mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • In a separate bowl, combine crushed crackers with remaining 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Sprinkle buttered cracker crumbs over top of casserole.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until casserole is set and topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /6 of the casserole, Calories 249.1 kcal, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Cholesterol 98.6 mg, Sodium 502.2 mg, Fiber 1.9 g, Sugar 5.2 g, UnsaturatedFat 8.4 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH APPLE BAKE



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Even those who aren't fans of squash enjoy this side dish. Sweet slices of butternut squash are topped with apples covered in a cinnamon-sugar glaze for a quick and easy dinner accompaniment. -Ellie Klopping, Toledo, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 butternut squash (2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Layer squash and apples in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Mix brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; sprinkle over top. Drizzle with butter. , Bake, covered, until squash and apples are tender, 45-55 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic exchanges

SPECIAL SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Squash has traditionally been a food our family passes up, but this luscious casserole is an exception to the rule. You won't find it among our Thanksgiving leftovers-it's one of the first dishes to go back to the kitchen empty. -Kathleen Cox, Wyoming, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
3/4 cup 2% milk
6 tablespoons butter, melted
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers (about 15 wafers)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Place squash in a Dutch oven or large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook until tender, 25-30 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl; beat just until smooth. , Beat in the milk, butter, eggs and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to squash mixture and mix well. , Transfer to a large greased cast-iron skillet or 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine topping ingredients until crumbly., Sprinkle topping over squash. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 12-15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SQUASH AND APPLE CASSEROLE



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This family favorite makes a wonderful addition to your festive table. Sweet and hearty. Wonderful with turkey or ham. Cranberries are optional and can be sprinkled on top for a Christmas version.

Provided by Cheryl H.

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Squash Casserole Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds buttercup squash, halved and seeded
2 baking apples, cut into 1/2-inch slices, or more to taste
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground mace
½ cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x11-inch casserole dish.
  • Place squash on a flat work surface. Trim off the hard outer rind with a knife. Cut squash into 1/2-inch slices; arrange slices over the bottom of the prepared dish. Arrange apples on top.
  • Combine brown sugar, butter, flour, salt, and mace together in a bowl. Pour mixture over the apples. Sprinkle cranberries on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and apples are tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 453.8 mg, Sugar 32.4 g

ACORN SQUASH ROASTED WITH APPLESAUCE



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I finally found a squash recipe that DH likes and enjoyed. This is so simple, revised to suit our taste, from Chef Micheal Smith, my favourite TV chef.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 acorn squash
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 cup applesauce
4 teaspoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350f degrees.
  • Cut squash in half, crossways, scrape out the seeds. Spray baking dish with veggie spray. Place skin side down, cut side up in baking dish.
  • Put 1 teaspoon of butter in each half of squash, sprinkle each half with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Fill each squash half with 1/2 cup applesauce, top with remaining butter and sprinkle again with salt and pepper.
  • Pour water around squash.
  • Roast on middle rack of oven for approximately 1 hour or until golden brown and caramalized.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.1, Sodium 401.6, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 4.8, Protein 2.1

ROASTED SQUASH WITH BALSAMIC SAUCE AND APPLES



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Provided by Jennifer Iserloh

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large butternut squash (about 4 pounds), halved, and seeds and membranes removed
1 piece ginger (about 1 inch), peeled and finely chopped
1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Vegetable oil cooking spray
2 Gala or Golden Delicious apples, cored and thinly sliced
¼ cup dried cherries, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Slice a small piece off the skin side of each squash half, so halves sit flat. Microwave on high in a covered bowl until flesh begins to soften, 2 minutes. Gently simmer ginger, vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until liquid decreases by 1/3, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Line 2 large baking sheets with foil and coat with cooking spray. Place squash halves skin side down on baking sheets. Arrange apple slices in cavity of each half. Bake until apples soften, 25 minutes. Remove squash from oven, drizzle with balsamic sauce, return to oven and bake until apples brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Cut each squash half into quarters and transfer to a serving platter with any extra juices. Sprinkle with cherries and serve immediately.

SAUSAGE AND APPLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY



Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: small acorn squashes, onion, celery, olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh rosemary, garlic, sausage, apple, panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Sides

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 small acorn squashes, or 1 large
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
3 cloves garlic, chopped
½ lb sausage
1 apple, chopped
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife cut off the very top and bottom of each squash to create a flat base on each side (being careful not to cut through the center cavity).
  • Slice the squash in half, scrape out seeds to create individual bowls for the stuffing.
  • Drizzle each squash half with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Roast in a preheated oven at 400˚F (200˚C) for 40-50 minutes - or until fork tender.
  • While squash is roasting - in a large fry pan over medium heat - heat oil and add Onion, Celery, Salt, Pepper, and Rosemary. Cook until onions begin to soften.
  • Add Garlic and Sausage, until sausage is browned on all sides.
  • Add Apple until slightly softened. Finally mix in Bread Crumbs and Parmesan cheese just until incorporated. Remove from heat.
  • Once Squash has finished roasting (when you can easily poke it with a fork) remove from oven and fill each with prepared stuffing mixture.
  • Return to Oven for 20 minutes - adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to the top for the final 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 11 grams

SQUASH AND APPLE BAKE



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This is a recipe that combines all the best flavors of fall! Great for a Thanksgiving dinner instead of candied yams.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Squash Casserole Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground mace
2 pounds butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 large apples - cored, and cut into 1/2 inch slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, stir together brown sugar, butter, flour, salt, and mace. Arrange squash in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with slices of apple, then sprinkle with the sugar mixture. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 340.6 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

What is Applesauce and Squash Casserole?

Applesauce and squash casserole is a delicious and healthy vegetarian dish that combines sweet and savory flavors. The dish is made by combining fresh squash with sweet and tangy applesauce, herbs, spices, and cheese, then baked to perfection.

Variations of Applesauce and Squash Casserole:

There are many variations of the applesauce and squash casserole recipe. Some recipes include chopped onions, garlic, or ginger to give the dish a more savory flavor. Others add raisins, pecans or walnuts to the recipe to add texture and crunch.
Ingredients:
  • 2 lbs of squash (zucchini or yellow squash)
  • 1 cup of unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1/3 cup of grated parmesan cheese
Instructions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Wash and dry the squash. Cut off the ends and slice the squash into thin rounds.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the applesauce, olive oil, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper
  4. In a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, arrange the squash slices in a single layer.
  5. Spread the applesauce mixture over the squash slices.
  6. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the dish.
  7. Bake the casserole for 25-30 minutes or until the squash is tender and the cheese is golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Health Benefits of Applesauce and Squash Casserole:

Applesauce and squash casserole is a healthy and nutritious dish that is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Squash is low in calories and high in fiber, making it an excellent food for weight loss and digestion. Applesauce is rich in vitamin C and fiber, which can lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and improve gut health. Cheese is a good source of calcium and protein, which are essential for bone and muscle health. Overall, applesauce and squash casserole is a delicious and nutritious dish that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. It's a great choice for a healthy dinner or a potluck party, and it will leave your guests asking for more.

Tips for Making Applesauce and Squash Casserole Recipes

Casserole recipes are a fantastic option for meal planning, and applesauce and squash casserole adds an element of sweetness to the traditional savory flavor. Here are some tips on how to make the perfect applesauce and squash casserole recipe.
Choose the Right Squash
It is crucial to pick the right type of squash. One of the best types of squash for casserole is butternut squash. It is easy to peel and has a great texture. You can also add other types of squash like acorn, delicata, or Hubbard if you prefer. It is essential to make sure that the squash is cooked to the right consistency so that it blends well with the rest of the casserole.
Add Applesauce in the Right Amount
Applesauce is the star of this casserole recipe. However, adding too much or too little can affect the taste and texture of the dish. You should add applesauce according to the recipe instructions and adjust it according to your preference. Adding too much applesauce can make the casserole too sweet, while adding too little can make it dry.
Pre-Cook the Squash
Pre-cooking the squash before adding it to the casserole can help it retain its texture and avoid overcooking. You can cook the squash by baking, boiling, or steaming them. Regardless of the cooking method, make sure not to overcook the squash, as it can turn mushy, making it hard to incorporate it into the casserole.
Season the Casserole Well
To enhance the flavor of the applesauce and squash casserole, you should season it well with salt, pepper, and other spices like nutmeg, cinnamon or garlic. You can also add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to bring an extra punch of flavor.
Add Creaminess with Cheese or Cream
Adding cheese or cream to the casserole can make it creamier and add extra depth to the flavor. You can add any type of cheese, such as cheddar, Gouda, or Parmesan or use heavy cream, half and half, or sour cream to create a smooth and creamy texture.
Don't Overmix the Ingredients
When making a casserole, it is crucial to mix the ingredients but not to overdo it. Overmixing the ingredients can turn the casserole into a mushy mess. Mix the ingredients until they are evenly distributed, but make sure not to break down the squash or other vegetables.
Bake It in Proper Heat and Time
Baking a casserole requires the proper temperature and timing to cook to perfection. Make sure to preheat the oven to the recommended temperature before baking the casserole. Check the casserole's readiness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the dish. If it comes out clean, it is ready. If it comes out with liquid or batter, bake it for another few minutes.
Let It Cool before Serving
Once you are done baking the casserole, take it out of the oven and let it cool down for a few minutes before serving. This helps the casserole to set and make it easier to serve. If you cut it too early, the ingredients might not be well-set, and you may end up with a messy dish.
Serve with the Right Accompaniments
To complete the meal, you should serve the applesauce and squash casserole with the right accompaniments. You can include a green salad, garlic bread, or a side of rice. You can also serve it with baked chicken or roasted turkey to make a complete meal.

In Conclusion

Making an applesauce and squash casserole is easy if you follow these tips. With the right choice of squash, the right amount of applesauce, proper seasoning, and mixing, you can create a delicious, balanced casserole. Baking it at the right temperature and letting it cool down before serving can ensure that the dish is perfectly cooked and ready to delight your taste buds!

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