Squash Casserole Recipe

Name: Squash Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 medium yellow squash, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 2 cups grated manchego cheese, divided; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 3 teaspoons salt, divided; 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper, divided; 2 cups panko breadcrumbs (Japanese bread crumbs); ½ cup toasted pine nuts; 2 teaspoons melted butter

Servings: persons

16 medium yellow squash, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 cups grated manchego cheese, divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 teaspoons salt, divided
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper, divided
2 cups panko breadcrumbs (Japanese bread crumbs)
½ cup toasted pine nuts
2 teaspoons melted butter

1
In large Dutch oven, place squash and onion.
2
Cover with water.
3
Bring to boil over high heat.
4
Reduce heat to low.
5
Cook for 10-15 minutes or until squash is very tender.
6
Drain.
7
Cool for 5 minutes.
8
In the work bowl of a food processor, pulse squash until smooth.
9
Pour into a wire mesh strainer over a bowl.
10
Drain for 30 minutes.
11
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
12
Spray a 3 quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
13
In a large bowl, combine drained squash mixture, 1 cup Manchego cheese, all of mozzarella and Cheddar cheeses, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoons pepper.
14
(Can be made one day ahead and refrigerated.
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Allow to come to room temperature before proceeding) Pour into prepared dish.
16
Cover, and bake for 20 minutes.
17
Combine remaining 1 cup Manchego cheese, panko, pine nuts, melted butter, remaining 1 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoons pepper in a medium bowl.
18
Spread evenly over baked squash mixture, and return to oven.
19
Bake for 5-10 minutes, or until lightly golden.

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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: 16 medium yellow squash, cut into 2-inch pieces, 1 large yellow onion, chopped, 2 cups grated manchego cheese, divided, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, and more.

Yes, Squash Casserole falls under the General 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.

Squash Casserole

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