Spicy Southwest Squash Casserole Recipe

Name: Spicy Southwest Squash Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL(R)); 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup salsa; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, or to taste; 4 yellow squash, cubed; 1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, crushed; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL(R))
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup salsa
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup fresh spinach leaves, or to taste
4 yellow squash, cubed
1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, crushed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, red bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic in the hot oil until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
3
Mix tomatoes with green chile peppers, black beans, salsa, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into onion mixture; simmer, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add spinach; cover skillet and simmer until spinach turns bright green, 1 to 2 minutes.
4
Spread squash into an 8x8-inch casserole dish; top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle crackers over tomato mixture.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until crackers are browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle casserole with Cheddar cheese.

210

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 teaspoons olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 red bell pepper, chopped, 1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Spicy Southwest Squash Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Spicy Southwest Squash Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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