Saras Squash Casserole Recipe

Name: Saras Squash Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for the dish; 3 yellow squash, sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1 pound); 1/2 onion, preferably Vidalia, chopped; 3 zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1 pound); 2 to 3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; Scant 1/2 cup half-and-half; 3 slices whole wheat bread, torn, (about 2 1/2 cups, loosely packed); 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese (about 3 1/2 ounces); Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
3 yellow squash, sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1 pound)
1/2 onion, preferably Vidalia, chopped
3 zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1 pound)
2 to 3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Scant 1/2 cup half-and-half
3 slices whole wheat bread, torn, (about 2 1/2 cups, loosely packed)
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese (about 3 1/2 ounces)
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Brush an ovenproof casserole dish with butter.
3
Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
4
Place the yellow squash and onion in a steamer basket and set over the boiling water; steam until the squash is just tender.
5
Repeat with the zucchini and steam until just tender.
6
Transfer the yellow and zucchini squash and onion to a bowl.
7
Add the brown sugar, eggs, the 4 tablespoons butter, half-and-half, bread, and cheese.
8
Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
9
Transfer to the prepared casserole and bake until firm and brown on top, 30 to 45 minutes.
10
Remove to a rack to cool slightly before serving.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for the dish, 3 yellow squash, sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1 pound), 1/2 onion, preferably Vidalia, chopped, 3 zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1 pound), and more.

Yes, Saras 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.

Saras Squash Casserole

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