Summer Squash Carrot And Bell Pepper 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 AND CARROT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook squash and onion in boiling, salted water for 5 minutes; drain.
• Combine soup and sour cream; stir in carrots.
• Fold in squash and onion.
• Combine stuffing and butter.
• Spread half of stuffing in bottom of 9x13-inch pan.
• Spoon squash mixture on top of stuffing.
• Sprinkle remaining stuffing over top.
• Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes.
• Note: Can easily be made ahead and served later!

BELL PEPPER-AND SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Preheatoven to 350. Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
• 2. In a large stockpot, combine squash, bell peppers, onion, garlic, and 1 tablespoon salt; add water to cover. Bringto a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat, and simmer for 6 minutes oruntil tender. Drain well.
• 3. In a large bowl, combine squash mixture, 3 cups cheese,2cups crushed crackers, sour cream, egg, thyme, pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Spoon into prepared baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
• 4. In a small bowl, stir togther melted butter and remaing 1 cup crushed crackers;sprinkle over caserole. Bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve immediately

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.

YELLOW SQUASH AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the squash, onion and peppers in oil for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to medium. , Cook, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.

SAUTéED SUMMER SQUASH WITH RED PEPPER AND ONION

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, 5 to 8 minutes, and add the garlic, summer squash, red pepper, and about 3/4 teaspoon salt. Turn the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring, until the squash is translucent and the red pepper tender, about 10 minutes. Add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt. Stir in the parsley and remove from the heat. Serve as a side dish, or use as a filling for a vegetable tart, gratin, or frittata.

AUTUMN SQUASH & PEPPER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Cut squash into 1-inch cubes if too large.
• In a large bowl, toss together squash, bell pepper, olive oil, garlic, parsley, black pepper, and salt to taste. Pour into a 2 quart flat baking dish. Sprinkle parmesan evenly over the top.
• Bake squash approximately 50 minutes until tender.
• *Can use cooking spray instead of olive oil. Can use 1 green and 1 red pepper if desired.

SUMMER SQUASH, CARROT AND BELL PEPPER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook all vegetables together in boiling, salted water for 5 minutes.
• Drain.
• Combine sour cream and soup.
• Fold in vegetables.
• Combine stuffing mix and melted butter.
• Spread half of the stuffing mixture in a greased 12x7 baking dish.
• Spoon vegetable mixture on top and cover with the remaining stuffing mix.
• Bake at 350 degrees about 30 minutes.