parmesan cheddar squash casserole

 
How appropriate that I am posting this yummy recipe at the beginning of summer! It is a great recipe for summer because yellow squash is in season. You could even substitute zucchini, which is also in season, for some of the squash.

 

 
Parmesan Cheddar Squash Casserole
From the Kitchen of: NancyCreative

Prep Time: 1 – 1 ½ hours
Servings: 10-12
Difficulty: Easy

{Ingredients}
4 lbs yellow squash, sliced (or about 8 cups sliced)
4 Tbsp butter, divided
1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced (I used garlic powder)
2 ½ cups homemade soft breadcrumbs, divided
1 ½ cups shredded parmesan cheese, divided
2 cups (8 wt oz) shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped fresh chives
½ cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
¼ tsp garlic salt

{Instructions}
Preheat oven to 350°F.

In large skillet,* cook squash, covered in boiling water, for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain well and remove squash from skillet. Gently press squash between paper towels to remove remaining moisture and set aside. (I left the squash sitting on paper towels until I needed it. I periodically changed out the paper towels when they got too wet.)

In same large skillet, melt 2 Tbsp butter over medium-high heat; add onion and garlic,* and sauté 5 – 6 minutes or until tender. Remove skillet from heat; stir in squash, 1 cup bread crumbs, ¾ cup Parmesan cheese, and remaining ingredients (cheddar through eggs) except for garlic salt. Spoon into a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish.

Melt remaining 2 Tbsp butter and stir with remaining 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs, ¾ cup Parmesan cheese, and garlic salt. Sprinkle mixture evenly over the top of the casserole. (You can also sprinkle another ½ cup of cheddar cheese on top to make it extra cheesy.)

Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until set. This makes 8-10 servings.

{Notes}

• I needed 2 large pots to cook all of the squash; each was about ½ – ¾ full.
• If using garlic powder do not cook with onions. Add with parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.

{Fun Fact}
Q: Is squash a vegetable?
A: “[S]quash and gourds are actually fruits! Because they aren’t sweet, they are typically used as vegetables. But by botanical definition, fruits have their seeds on the inside. Squash are fruit, like tomatoes.” – The Nibble
 

-♥-Katy

 

 
 
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