Early Girl Eatery'S Squash Casserole Recipe

Name: Early Girl Eatery'S Squash Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp butter; 3 zucchini, thinly sliced (approx. 4 cups); 3 yellow squash, thinly sliced (Zephyr squash recommended); 1 Cup onion, diced; 1/2 Cup celery, diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 4 eggs, beaten; 1 1/2 Cups grated cheddar cheese; 1/2 Cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped; 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp nutmeg; 1/4 tsp sugar; 3 Cups dried bread crumbs

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp butter
3 zucchini, thinly sliced (approx. 4 cups)
3 yellow squash, thinly sliced (Zephyr squash recommended)
1 Cup onion, diced
1/2 Cup celery, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
4 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 Cups grated cheddar cheese
1/2 Cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp sugar
3 Cups dried bread crumbs

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2
Grease an 8x8 baking dish, dust with bread crumbs and set aside.
3
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
4
Add onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until edges of of onion turn golden brown.
5
Add garlic and cook another minute, then add squash and cook until tender and slightly brown, approx. 10 minutes.
6
Set aside and let cool. In a medium bowl combine the beaten eggs, cheeses, basil, parsley, Tabasco, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and sugar, then set aside.
7
Pulse 1/3 of the squash mixture in a food processor until chunky-smooth.
8
Add to the bowl with the rest of the squash, egg, and cheese mixture, and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with a coating of bread crumbs.
9
Bake 35-40 minutes.

501

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp butter, 3 zucchini, thinly sliced (approx. 4 cups), 3 yellow squash, thinly sliced (Zephyr squash recommended), 1 Cup onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Early Girl Eatery'S 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Early Girl Eatery'S Squash Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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