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SOUTHERN BAKED YELLOW SQUASH



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I coaxed this easy (and forgiving) recipe from its maker after tasting it at a pot luck, and was surprised by its simplicity. Just a few ingredients make a delicious summer side dish for anything barbecued, grilled, or smoked - especially if the squash is home grown!

Provided by Melissa Hamilton

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds yellow summer squash, cut into 1-inch cubes
½ cup dry bread crumbs
½ cup chopped onion
2 eggs
¼ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Place the squash in a large saucepan, cover with water, and boil until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain the squash well, place in a large mixing bowl, and mash until slightly chunky. Stir in 1/2 cup of bread crumbs, onion, eggs, 1/4 cup of butter, sugar, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined, and spread mixture into the prepared baking dish. Drizzle the top of the casserole with 1/4 cup melted butter, and sprinkle 1/4 cup bread crumbs over the butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is cooked through and the top is golden brown, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 374.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SUMMER SQUASH BAKE



Summer Squash Bake image

From Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Gail Smrtic shares this colorful casserole that makes the most of fresh summer squash. A handful of chopped pecans adds a nutty crunch to the creamy side dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups sliced yellow summer squash
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place squash and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well. Stir in the green pepper, onion, pecans, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup of cheese, sugar, salt and pepper. , Transfer to a lightly greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SUMMER SQUASH AND CARROT CASSEROLE



Summer Squash and Carrot Casserole image

Make and share this Summer Squash and Carrot Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kree6528

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs summer squash or 2 lbs zucchini, sliced (6 cups)
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 cup carrot, shredded
1 (8 ounce) package herb seasoned stuffing mix
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Cook squash and onion in boiling, salted water for 5 minutes; drain.
  • Combine soup and sour cream; stir in carrots.
  • Fold in squash and onion.
  • Combine stuffing and butter.
  • Spread half of stuffing in bottom of 9x13-inch pan.
  • Spoon squash mixture on top of stuffing.
  • Sprinkle remaining stuffing over top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes.
  • Note: Can easily be made ahead and served later!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.4, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 38.9, Sodium 628.5, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5.6, Protein 5

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