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    Summer Squash Casserole | Cheesy and Healthy - With Recipe Video 🎥

    Published: Jul 24, 2019 · Modified: May 22, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 26 Comments

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    Summer Squash Casserole

    Summer Squash Casserole. This squash and zucchini casserole is the perfect side dish for any season or meal, from summer BBQ to Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

    This creamy and cheesy summer squash casserole is made from fresh ingredients and without canned soup or egg. It's one of my favorite ways to serve summer squash as a crowd-pleasing side dish.

    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love this Summer Squash Casserole
    • Casserole Ingredients:
    • How to Make Squash Casserole
    • The Best Cheeses to Use
    • Best Breadcrumbs for Casserole
    • Alternative Ingredients
    • How to Store Zucchini and Squash Casserole
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    squash and zucchini casserole

    Why You'll Love this Summer Squash Casserole

    • Flavorful: This squash and zucchini casserole is rich in flavor and is year-round comfort food.
    • Great texture: The squash is so tender but not mushy.
    • Perfect consistency: The sauce is cheesy and creamy but not too heavy.
    squash and zucchini casserole

    Casserole Ingredients:

    To make this summer squash casserole, you will need the following ingredients:

    • Yellow Squash
    • Zucchini
    • Heavy Cream
    • Panko Bread Crumb
    • Onion
    • Butter
    • Shallots
    • Italian Seasoning
    • Garlic
    • Sharp Cheddar Cheese
    • Parmesan Cheese
    • Salt and Pepper
    summer squash casserole

    How to Make Squash Casserole

    To cook this casserole will take less than 20 minutes.

    • First, you need to cook some of the ingredients in a skillet for about 6 minutes.
    • Secondly, you need to bake the casserole in the oven for 8 minutes.

    The Best Cheeses to Use

    This recipe is very customizable. I listed sharp cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese as the ingredients. I think both kinds of cheeses really compliment each other. If paired together, you will have a bold, rich cheese flavor in the dish.

    Best Breadcrumbs for Casserole

    I also opted for panko breadcrumbs because it has a crisper, airier texture than most types of bread crumbs on the market. I purchased the panko breadcrumbs from a local Trader's Joe market.

    summer squash casserole

    Alternative Ingredients

    You may use mild cheddar cheese in the replacement of sharp cheddar cheese. Also, for a lighter sauce version, you can skip the cheddar cheese and use only Parmesan cheese instead (just use the same amount as the recipe calls for, no need to increase it).

    Pecorino Romano is a good substitute for Parmesan. Just be sure to use one-third less than the recipe calls to keep the sodium level and flavor in line.

    How to Store Zucchini and Squash Casserole

    To store fresh squash in the fridge, you need to keep the squash whole, dry and unwashed. Then store it in a plastic or paper bag that has had a few holes poked in it for airflow, and place it in the vegetable crisper drawer. The squash should last up to two weeks.

    Properly stored, cooked squash casserole will last for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator. You can check out more info about the cold food storage guide here.

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    📖 Recipe

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    4.77 from 13 votes

    Summer Squash Casserole

    Rika
    Cheesy and Creamy Squash and Zucchini Casserole. The perfect side dish for any meal and any season.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 324 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 cups diced yellow squash
    • 2 cups diced zucchini
    • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • ½ cup chopped yellow onion
    • 2 tablespoon chopped shallots
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, (lightly packed)
    • ½ cup parmesan cheese , (divided)
    • ½ cup panko bread crumb, (use more according to your liking)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 450°F
    • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and shallots, cook for about 10 seconds.
    • Add chopped squash, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, cook and stir occasionally for about 3 minutes or until the yellow squash and zucchini are crisp-tender.
    • Add garlic, cook for about 30 seconds.
    • Add heavy cream, cook, until reduced for about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
    • Stir in cheddar cheese, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, and ¼ cup bread crumbs.
    • Transfer the mixture into a 2-quart baking dish and sprinkle with ¼ cup bread crumbs and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese. Bake until golden brown for about 8 minutes.

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    Notes

    Cheddar cheese is an optional ingredient. You may skip it for a lighter sauce. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 654mgPotassium: 418mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1091IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 313mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword side dish, cheesy, squash, zucchini, parmesan, cheddar cheese, heavy cream
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    1. Joan

      May 20, 2020 at 8:21 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight and I have to say it is the best recipe I have ever used to cook up my summer squash and zucchini. The family loved it!!! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Rika Livingston

        May 20, 2020 at 8:27 pm

        Hi Joan,

        I am so glad that you enjoyed this recipe! Your comment made my day! Thank you!

        Best,

        Rika

    2. Becky

      July 04, 2021 at 4:28 pm

      Made this for July 4th and it was fantastic; we used zucchini and squash from our garden! Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Rika

        July 04, 2021 at 5:47 pm

        Hi Becky,

        You're welcome and thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. I am sure the fresh zucchini and squash from your garden made this recipe taste even better.

        Thanks,

        Rika

    3. kathieen

      September 04, 2021 at 6:04 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight. Very good!! Followed recipe except for the cream. Only had light cream. Came out deliciouce!!

      Reply
      • Rika

        September 05, 2021 at 1:23 am

        Hi Kathieen,

        Thanks for taking the time to review this recipe. I am glad that you liked it 🙂

        Best,

        Rika

    4. J

      October 08, 2021 at 5:20 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious.

      Reply
      • Rika

        October 08, 2021 at 8:36 pm

        Thanks for sharing your feedback, J!

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