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

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.

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• 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

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.

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

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.

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.

Check Out More Side Dish Recipes

• Sautéed Zucchini
• Easy Dinner Rolls with Herb Butter
• Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
• Fresh Broccoli Casserole
• Green Beans Almondine
• Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
• Baked Mac and Cheese

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