Southwestern Summer Squash Casserole Recipes

SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put a large colander inside a large bowl.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add a third of the squash to the skillet, arrange in a single layer and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the squash begins to soften and are golden brown spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the colander. Repeat 2 more times using 2 tablespoons of butter for each batch and sprinkling with 1/2 teaspoon salt and few grinds of pepper. Transfer each batch to the colander.
• Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet along with the pepper and onion and cook, stirring occasionally scraping up any brown bits, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Let cool for 5 minutes then fold into the squash. Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Whisk together the sour cream, eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Fold in the Cheddar, thyme and chives. Pour over the squash making sure that some of the mixture sinks down to the bottom.
• Microwave the remaining tablespoon of butter in a medium bowl until melted. Fold in the crackers and hot sauce. Sprinkle evenly over the squash. Bake until the eggs are cooked through and the crackers are golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH GREEN CHILES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8 x 8-inch or 7 x 11-inch baking dish (approximately 2-quart) with cooking spray. Set aside.
• Heat butter and oil over medium-high heat in a large sauté pan.
• Add the yellow squash and cook 4-5 minutes or until the squash begins to soften.
• Add the chiles and cook another 3-4 minutes. Stir in scallions and garlic and cook briefly just to wilt the scallions. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
• Blend mayonnaise, cream cheese and eggs together with a whisk until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
• Pour half the mayonnaise mixture over the bottom of the prepared dish.
• Transfer squash mixture to the prepared baking dish.
• Pour the remaining egg mixture over the squash and gently move the squash around so it gets evenly distributed.
• Top with remaining Parmesan cheese followed by crushed crackers. Lightly spray crackers with cooking spray.
• Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbling and cracker topping is lightly browned.

SOUTHWEST SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Lightly grease a large casserole dish. Arrange the squash, onions, and red bell pepper in the dish. Place in the microwave, and cook on High 10 minutes, stirring once, until tender.
• Gently mix the mushrooms, green chile peppers, jalapeno peppers, cheese, and sour cream into the dish. Sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips. Cover dish, and cook in the microwave 10 minutes on Medium-high power, or until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through.

SOUTHWESTERN SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place first 3 ingredients in a large microwave-safe glass bowl, and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
• Pierce plastic wrap with a fork several times to vent.
• Microwave on HIGH 8-9 minutes or until veggies are tender; drain.
• Press between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture.
• Stir together cooked veggies, cheddar cheese soup, and next 5 ingredients until well blended.
• Spoon into a lightly greased 11 x 7" baking dish.
• Sprinkle evenly with cheese.
• Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly.