Best Summer Squash Crock Recipes

SLOW-COOKER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large microwavable bowl, microwave squash, onion and 1 tablespoon butter uncovered on High 10 minutes or until squash and onion are tender. Drain well.
• In slow cooker, mix squash mixture, 1 cup of the bread crumbs, 1/2 cup of the cheese, the sour cream, garlic salt, pepper and soup. In small bowl, mix remaining 1 cup bread crumbs, remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the melted butter. Sprinkle crumb mixture over squash.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 hours. Uncover; remove insert from slow cooker. Let stand 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.

SLOW-COOKED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash into 1/4-inch -thick slices. In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine squash, tomatoes and green onions. Add salt, pepper and broth. Cook, covered, on low until tender, 2-1/2 - 3-1/2 hours. Remove squash with a slotted spoon., To serve, top with croutons, cheese and bacon.

SUMMER SQUASH CROCK

Steps:

• In skillet, cook the sausage crumbling it into small pieces. Drain grease and place in Crockpot.
• Add onions and garlic on top of meat.
• In same skillet add olive oil. Heat over medium heat. Add chopped squashes and saute for about 2 minutes. Place this layer next in the crock.
• In same skillet add broth and bring to a boil. Make sure to get up any bits of meat and veggies from bottom of skillet. Boil for one minute. Pour over squashes.
• Finally in the skillet add the can of tomatoes, cumin and red pepper. Bring to just a boil. Pour over every thing else in crockpot.
• Cover and cook in crockpot on low for 8 hours.

SUMMER SQUASH AND BEAN SAUTé

Steps:

• Cook rice in 2 cups of the water as directed on package. Stir bouillon cubes into remaining 1 cup water. In small bowl, stir together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of the bouillon mixture until well blended; set aside.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add green beans, garlic and remaining bouillon mixture; cover and cook 5 minutes.
• Add zucchini and squash medley; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir until mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened.
• Add basil and butter beans; cook 1 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over rice. If desired, garnish with additional basil sprigs.

SLOW-COOKED YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat oil over medium-low. Add onion, squashes, and 2 tablespoons water. Season with salt and pepper, and toss well. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 30 to 35 minutes.