When summer squash season hits in the South, there are loads of squash of various sizes, shapes and colors. The most popular are yellow squash, crookneck squash, and zucchini (a green squash), but other varieties are becoming common like the little white Patty Pan squash which is round and looks kind of like a spaceship.
While most squash recipes specify a certain type of squash, the various types can be used interchangeably in recipes with slight variations in terms of appearance and flavor. Winter squash, which have thick skins like pumpkins, are an exception. They take longer to cook. But, any summer squash can be used in this recipe or other recipes calling for thin skinned squash which ripen in the summer.
Summer Squash Casserole Recipe
Ingredients:
- 6 cups sliced summer squash
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10 ¾ oz)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 package herb dressing mix (8 oz)
- ½ cup butter melted
Directions:
- Cook squash, onion, and carrots in boiling water for 5 minutes and then drain well.
- Combine soup, sour cream, and cheese and mix.
- Fold vegetables in with soup mixture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine dressing mix and melted butter.
- Spray a 9 x 11 or similar sized casserole dish with Pam cooking spray or grease/butter the dish.
- Smooth half the stuffing mixture in the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Add the vegetable mixture on top of the stuffing and smooth out.
- Top with the remaining half of the stuffing mixture.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until hot through and lightly browned around the edges.
This casserole can be frozen and cooked later. Just allow time for thawing and add to the cooking time as needed.
Squash casseroles go well with Crock Pot Turkey Breast sliced, green beans or okra and dinner rolls for a nice complete Southern meal.
More Favorite Summer Squash Recipes from the South:
Basic Summer Squash Recipes and Tips - Get some classic ideas for using summer squash with this quick guide.
Summer Squash and Fresh Corn Skillet - Enjoy two favorite summer vegetables with this simple skillet recipe.
Chicken and Summer Squash Skillet Recipe - Looking for a delicious one dish skillet dinner featuring squash. This is a tasty plus quick and easy recipe for squash.
Choloate Squash Cake - Enjoy a sweet treat with this cake that is super moist due to the addition of summer squash. No one will ever guess your secret squash ingredient, unless you tell them.
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