Cheesy Squash Casserole Recipe

Name: Cheesy Squash Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 cups thinly sliced zucchini; 2 cups thinly sliced yellow squash; 1 (8 ounce) package baby bella mushrooms, sliced; 1 small white onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste; 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach leaves; 2 cups crushed buttery round crackers (such as Ritz(R)); 1/2 cup butter, melted; 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and thinly sliced (optional); 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sliced green onion; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups thinly sliced zucchini
2 cups thinly sliced yellow squash
1 (8 ounce) package baby bella mushrooms, sliced
1 small white onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
2 cups crushed buttery round crackers (such as Ritz(R))
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and thinly sliced (optional)
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add zucchini and yellow squash; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 6 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in another large saucepan. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until onion starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and saute until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
4
Mix crackers with 1/2 cup melted butter in a medium bowl.
5
Combine squash mixture, mushroom mixture, tomatoes, pimento peppers, mayonnaise, green onion, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
6
Layer 1/2 of the squash mixture in a large casserole dish. Cover with 1/2 of the Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Top with 1/2 of the cracker crumbs. Layer remaining squash mixture, cheese, and cracker crumbs on top.
7
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and cracker crumbs are browned, 20 to 30 minutes.

1557

kcal

Calories

160

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, divided, 2 cups thinly sliced zucchini, 2 cups thinly sliced yellow squash, 1 (8 ounce) package baby bella mushrooms, sliced, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Squash Casserole falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Squash Casserole

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