Easiest Way to Prepare Tasty Squash Casserole

Squash Casserole. Tender squash, gooey cheese and crunchy crackers make this a memorable side dish or a hearty main course. Reviews for: Photos of Yellow Squash Casserole. Squash casserole is a staple dish found at meat-and-three diners and at church covered-dish To make the absolute best squash casserole, it's important to get as much liquid out of the squash.

This classic Southern-style squash casserole recipe is the one you're always looking for. It's got yellow squash, cheese, and eggs, and is covered with a buttery cracker crumb topping. Paula Deen's Cheesy Squash Casserole recipe from Food Network gets its richness from Parmesan, cheddar and a special cracker topping. You can cook Squash Casserole using 9 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Squash Casserole

1. Prepare 3 of lbs. of zucchini and yellow squash.
2. You need 1/2 tsp of ground pepper.
3. You need 1/2 clove of garlic.
4. You need 1/2 of chopped onion.
5. It's 2 of fresh tomatoes chopped.
6. Prepare 2 Tbl of Canola Oil.
7. Prepare 2 Tbl of butter.
8. Prepare 1 of chopped green bell pepper.
9. Prepare of Grated cheese.

Yellow Squash Casserole is a classic Southern side dish. Sliced squash is baked in a cheesy cream sauce and topped with a buttery cracker crumble. This Squash Casserole from Delish.com is the best way to use up your summer squash. Yellow Squash Casserole is creamy and cheesy with a buttery and crispy Ritz cracker topping.

Squash Casserole step by step

1. Chop up all your vegetables first. Sometimes I do this the night before..
2. Melt butter and heat oil in a large saucepan on low to medium heat..
3. Add in the garlic and onion and stir occasionally until browned..
4. Add the bell pepper, tomato, and ground pepper. Stir occasionally until a little soft..
5. Meanwhile, place the chopped squash in a casserole dish. I usually arrange in a spiral pattern covering the whole surface of the bottom of the casserole dish. Pile the squash up until it is about half-way full..
6. Take the mixture from the sauce pan and pour it on top of the squash. Place some grated cheese on top. I like to use organic, sharp cheddar cheese. However, you an also use Parmasean or whatever else you like..
7. Cover the casserole dish and place in oven at 375 degrees. Bake for about 20-30 minutes..

It makes a delicious side dish and is perfect for using fresh summer squash. Squash casserole is a classic meat-and-three side dish that binds mild summer squash with a creamy cheddar sauce — and did I mention the whole thing is topped with a buttery cracker topping? Potato and Squash Casserole. —Tommy Haigler, Lexington, North Carolina. This squash casserole is cheesy and super creamy. Yellow squash is naturally a tad sweet.