Summer Squash Casserole
Photo: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Katherine Eckert
Squash casserole is the most versatile Southern side dish. It pairs well with everything from fried chicken at a summertime Sunday lunch to roast turkey at Thanksgiving.
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°. Cut squash and zucchini into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place in a Dutch oven. Add chopped onion, 2 tsp. salt, and water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook 5 minutes; drain well.
Step 2
Stir together 1 cup grated carrots, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl; fold in squash mixture. Stir together stuffing and 1/2 cup melted butter, and spoon half of stuffing mixture in bottom of a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Spoon squash mixture over stuffing mixture, and top with remaining stuffing mixture.
Step 3
Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown, shielding with aluminum foil after 20 to 25 minutes to prevent excessive browning, if necessary. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Step 4
Note: For testing purposes only, we used Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned Stuffing.
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peggymc44's Review
Add a 4oz can ( or more) of chopped green chilies. Yummy.
Wonderful texture and flavor!
I used frozen yellow summer squash and paddy pans. The cubed dressing mix and water chestnuts gave this dish a fabulous crunchy texture intermingled with the velvety sour cream and cheese blend. I used what cheeses we had available; Cheddar and Gruyere. My picky nephews even liked this one. Will make again for Thanksgiving!
cynhounds's Review
I love this recipe...it uses up all those squash that always seem to come out of the garden. I did make a couple of modifications though. Instead of the herb stuffing, I use cornbread packaged stuffing, and cream of celery soup instead of cream of chicken (I think it adds just a touch more zest).
If you can't find water chestnuts (they always seem to be out of them), I've used chopped jicama for the crunch.
seajaycorley's Review
For a family who doesn't like vegetables, this was a terrific recipe. My first attempt was eaten at breakfast (the day after), for lunch (at work on the days after) and dinner (when we had our Memorial Day barbecue).
DehmerClaire's Review
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joandannie's Review
extremely bland when recipe followed. After the first meal I added a good amount (? how much, I shook it out) of cayenne and now it is delicious!
BGH519's Review
This is my favorite squash casserole. It is absolutely delicious. I serve it with fresh green beans and chicken casserole. I do omit the chopped onion because onions definitely do not agree with me.
Becky54's Review
My husband made the dish for the family. He said that he would not make again because it took too long. We all loved the taste. I guess I'll make it next time.
JasonBurn's Review