Best Cheesy Squash Casserole Recipes

CHEESY SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine squash, onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until squash is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain., In a small bowl, whisk the egg, mayonnaise, sugar, pepper and remaining salt until blended. Stir in cheese and squash mixture. Transfer to a greased 2-cup baking dish. Toss the cornflakes and butter; sprinkle over top. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° until golden brown and bubbly, 25-30 minutes.

CHEESY SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil. Add yellow squash, zucchini, and onion; bring back to a boil, and cook vegetables until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer vegetables to a large bowl.
• Mix Cheddar cheese, baking mix, butter, eggs, sugar, and salt with the cooked vegetables using a large spoon; stir until butter has melted and baking mix has dissolved. Fold crushed crackers into the mixture until the liquid has been absorbed. Pour mixture into a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish; top with bread crumbs.
• Bake in the preheated oven until topping is lightly browned and cheese is melted, 30 minutes.

25-MINUTE CHEESY SAUSAGE AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Position an oven rack about 5 inches from the broiling element, and preheat the broiler.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. While the pan is heating, thinly slice the onion; set aside about 1/3 cup for the salad.
• Add the sausage to the pan, and break it up into smaller chunks with a wooden spoon. Stir periodically until it is brown all over, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining onion and the squash. Stir for a minute, then add the tomatoes, 2 tablespoons water, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover partially, and let simmer vigorously, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thick, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, slice the polenta into 1/4-inch rounds. Butter the flameproof baking dish, and shingle the rounds in one layer. Dot the polenta with the pieces of butter. Place the dish under the broiler, and broil the polenta until it is hot and soft, about 4 minutes.
• When the sauce is ready, spread it over the broiled polenta. Top with the fontina and grated Parmesan. Return the casserole to the broiler, and broil until the top is browned and bubbly, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss the spinach in a large bowl with the reserved onion, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve the casserole with the spinach salad on the side.

SUMMER SQUASH AND ONION CHEESY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with about 1/2 tablespoon of butter.
• Melt remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, and cook the summer squash and zucchini until the squash pieces begin to brown, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and spread into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with about 1/3 of the chopped onions.
• Mix together the white Cheddar cheese and yellow Cheddar cheese in a bowl until thoroughly combined, and sprinkle about 1/2 cup of the cheese mixture over the onions. Drizzle with about 1 tablespoon of the sweetened condensed milk. Repeat sprinkling cheese, onions, and condensed milk twice more, then top with remaining cheese mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is golden brown and the onions are tender, about 30 minutes.

CHEESY SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add zucchini and yellow squash; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 6 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in another large saucepan. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until onion starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and saute until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Mix crackers with 1/2 cup melted butter in a medium bowl.
• Combine squash mixture, mushroom mixture, tomatoes, pimento peppers, mayonnaise, green onion, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
• Layer 1/2 of the squash mixture in a large casserole dish. Cover with 1/2 of the Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Top with 1/2 of the cracker crumbs. Layer remaining squash mixture, cheese, and cracker crumbs on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and cracker crumbs are browned, 20 to 30 minutes.

CHEESY SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Brush the squash flesh with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon garlic-pepper over top; rub the edges and insides to make sure it's distributed evenly. Place on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, 45 to 60 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast iron pan over low heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Add garlic and cook for about 10 more minutes. Move everything to the outside edges of the pan; add sausage, fennel seeds, salt, and pepper to the center. Cook and stir until pork is browned, crumbly, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Fold in the broccoli and remove from the heat.
• Remove squash from the oven and set aside to cool a bit. Leave the oven on.
• Mix chicken base, oregano, thyme, and basil together in a large bowl. Add Parmesan cheese and mix thoroughly. Add Cheddar and mozzarella and mix until well combined; it may be a little clumpy, but as long as it's only small clumps, that's okay.
• Shred squash flesh onto a sheet pan; use an oven mitt to hold it if it's still too hot. Toss with remaining garlic-pepper and season with salt and pepper if you want to. (Just remember the chicken base has a fair amount of salt in it already.)
• Spray an 11x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Spread 1/2 of the shredded squash evenly over the bottom of the dish and top with 1/2 of the pork-vegetable mixture. Repeat for a second layer. Pour cream over the entire dish.
• Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

CHEESY SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the squash, onion, and butter until soft. Drain in colander to get rid of extra moisture.
• Transfer to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan, Cheddar, and sour cream. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
• Place in the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle the cracker crumbs evenly over the top.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.

EASY CHEESY SQUASH CASSEROLE BAKE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400
• 2. Combine all ingredients well in a large bowl. Spoon evenly into a greased 9x13 casserole dish.
• 3. Bake for 30 minutes or until top is browned.

CHEESY BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cut fresh squash into chunks.
• Put squash in boiling water. Add salt and pepper to water (add accordingly). Boil for 10-12 minutes.
• Preheat oven 350 degrees.
• In a large mixing bowl, add stuffing, onions, cream of mushroom, sour cream, jalepenos. In a small bowl, mix 1 bouillon cube with enough water that it dissolves well. Add bouillon mixture to the other ingredients. Finally, add the cheese by the handful. Make sure the mixture blends smoothly.
• Smash up the squash and drain most of the juices that are released from the squash. Add to other ingredients and mix.
• Pour mixture into a large pre-greased (spray with cooking spray) baking tray and spread evenly.
• Pour enough breadcrumbs to cover entire mixture.
• Put in oven for 25 minutes. All cheese should be melted.
• Enjoy!

CHEESY SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH RITZ

Steps:

• Remove ends of squash and discard. Chop or cut squash into small fine pieces. Add salt to water and boil squash and onion until tender for approximately 15 minutes. Drain well.
• In a medium size bowl, mix cheese with squash mixture. Beat eggs and stir into milk. Add to squash mixture.
• Pour one-half of squash mixture into a 2 quart casserole baking dish. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of cracker crumbs over and pour 1/2 of melted butter. Pour remaining squash mixture and repeat with remaining crumbs and melted butter on top.
• Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes.
• Enjoy!

CHEESY DELICATA SQUASH AND KALE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Bring vinegar and 1/3 cup water to a simmer in a small pot. Remove from heat. Add raisins, cover, and let sit until ready to use.
• Divide squash, thyme, and garlic between 2 rimmed baking sheets; arrange in a single layer. Toss with 2 Tbsp. oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Roast 12 minutes. Toss, then add hazelnuts to 1 section of 1 sheet. Continue to roast until hazelnuts are toasted and browned and squash is tender and cooked through, about 6 minutes more.
• Whisk ricotta and cream in a medium bowl until smooth. Add 6 oz. mozzarella, 3/4 tsp. salt, and remaining 1/2 tsp. pepper and whisk to combine. Remove thyme leaves from stems and add to cheese mixture. Coarsely chop garlic, add to cheese mixture, and stir to combine.
• Transfer hazelnuts to a large bowl. Add panko, 2 Tbsp. oil, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and toss to combine. Set aside 1/4 cup panko mixture.
• Drain raisins. Add kale, squash, and raisins to remaining panko mixture in large bowl and toss to combine.
• Grease 2-qt. baking dish with oil. Add half of squash mixture, then dollop with half of cheese mixture. Top with remaining squash mixture, then dollop with remaining cheese mixture. Top with remaining 2 oz. mozzarella and reserved 1/4 cup panko.
• Bake casserole until mozzarella is melted and browned in spots and edges are bubbling, 12-15 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

UNBELIEVABLY CHEESY SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients.
• Pour into buttered casserole dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until set.

CHEESY SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Combine all ingredients except cracker crumbs in 2-qt. casserole dish.
• Top with crumbs.
• Bake 30 min. or until heated through.

LOW CARB CHEESY YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 2 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. 2. Layer the bottom of the baking dish with half of the yellow squash slices and lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with 1⁄2 of the onions, 1⁄2 of the red bell pepper, dollops of 1⁄2 of the cream cheese, and then 1⁄2 of the Cheddar cheese over top. 3. Repeat the process of step 2 all over again, creating a second layer of yellow squash and then the other ingredients, ending with the remaining Cheddar cheese on top. 4. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is beginning to brown and squash is fork tender. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. George's Tips | Cut down on the cooking time by lightly boiling, steaming, or sautéing the yellow squash before baking until nearly tender. Simply bake until cheese is melted. Variation | You can also make this with the strands of one cooked spaghetti squash in place of the yellow squash calories:160|fat: 12g|protein: 7.5g|fiber:1.5g|net carbs:5g See More of my Recipes on Pinterest---> http://www.pinterest.com/thegeorgestella/low-carb/

CHEESY SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE (VEGETARIAN)

Steps:

• To cook the spaghetti squash: Cut in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Place squash cut sides up in microwave dish with 1/4 cup water. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high for 10-12 minutes or til done. Let sit covered for 5 minutes. With fork, "comb" out the strands into a bowl.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix the cheeses together and set aside. Heat olive oil in skillet and add onion, green pepper, red bell pepper and garlic. Saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes and crushed red pepper (if using). Simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• In large bowl, mix the cooked squash well with the cooked vegetables and place half of it in a 9x13 baking dish. Top with half the cheese mixture, followed by the other half of the squash mixture, then the rest of the cheese.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Let cook 10-15 minutes before serving.

CHEESY SQUASH CASSEROLE (DREAMING OF CALICO COUNTY)

Steps:

• Wash squash and cut into 1" slices. In saucepan cover with water and cook until tender.
• Drain well and mash slightly.
• Add butter, egg, onion, salt, pepper, sugar and bread crumbs.
• Mix together well.
• Put in greased casserole dish.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake at 350º for 20-25 minutes.

CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Poke holes on all sides of the spaghetti squash with a metal skewer or a fork.
• Place a paper towel in microwave and place squash on top of paper towel.
• Microwave in increments of 3 minutes until flesh starts to get soft. I had a medium sized squash and microwaved for about 10 minutes.
• Let cool. Cut squash in half, lengthwise. Scoop the seeds and the middle strands out with a spoon and discard.
• Next, scrape the inside of the squash with a fork all the way to the skin. You should get strands that resemble spaghetti. Set aside.
• Season chicken with your favorite seasonings. Grill until done. Weigh out 4.5 oz of cooked chicken and then cut chop into pieces. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine melted butter, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese with the yogurt and 2 oz. of shredded cheddar cheese.
• Stir in spaghetti squash until combined. Pour spaghetti squash mixture into an 8 inch casserole dish. Top with cooked chicken. Sprinkle the remaining ounce of cheese and dried basil over the top
• Put in oven and bake for 30 minutes. The casserole is ready when the top is a light golden brown, which makes for a crunchy crust! Serve immediately.
• 1 Servings with 1 Lean, 3 Greens, 2.8 Condiments and 1/2 Healthy Fat per serving
• *If you would like to use cooked 93% ground beef, you will need 3.75 oz cooked. For shrimp, you will need 5.25 oz cooked. Remember, the meat will be divided into 2 servings so you will actually be eating 1.8 oz of beef and 2.6 oz of shrimp per serving.

EASY CHEESY SQUASH AND POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. In large bowl mix together squash, potatoes, onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder. In large pan, add olive oil "on medium High heat" pour in squash/potato mixture and saute` for 8-10 mins. Pour back into bowl and add cream of chicken and cream of cheddar and mix in cooked bacon until all combined. Pour in 9x13 baking dish or pan (I line mine with foil) Sprinkle crushed croutons on top, then shredded Cheese. Bake on 350* for 30 mins. I hope you enjoy :)

CREAMY, CRUNCHY AND CHEESY SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat soup and milk in sauce pan.
• Add Velveeta stir until melted.
• Add squash and onion to mixture and stir gently until mixed.
• Layer Doritos in casserole sprayed with cooking spray, just enough to cover bottom good.
• Pour enough squash mixture to cover chips.
• Sprinkle enough cheese to cover mixture.
• Repeat layers until all is used, ending with chips then cheese.
• Cover and bake in 350 degree oven for 25 minutes.
• Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes until top is lightly brown.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI & SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Slice squash in 1/2 inch slices.
• Slice onion into thin slices and then each slice into 4.
• Slice tomatoes in half then each half in half and then in half again.
• Mix the squash together with the onion and fry on medium heat using 4 tablespoons butter for each batch; I do 4 batches, 1 at a time so you don't overload frying pan; make sure not to brown the squash, cook about 5 minutes each batch, add quarter of tomatoes and mix.
• Layer vegetable in a single layer in a large casserole dish that has been sprayed with Pam. Coat the top of vegetables with 4 oz. parmesan cheese, repeat layers ending with parmesan cheese.
• Cover and bake in a 350 oven for 2 hours or until squash is done.