Description
Southern Squash Casserole is a comforting dish made with fresh squash, zucchini, and a blend of cheeses, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium yellow squash, sliced (about 4 cups)
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced (about 4 cups)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried basil)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the sliced yellow squash and zucchini to the skillet. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the squash is tender. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, milk, and chopped basil. Mix well.
- Stir in the sautéed squash mixture until everything is evenly combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the squash mixture.
- Substitute the cheddar cheese with pepper jack for a creamy, spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg