Squash Casserole

A yellow squash is used for its versatility, its edible skin, silky flesh and mild flavour that can be spiced and not be smothered. When you add breadcrumbs, wine and cheese you have a Squash Casserole. This simple casserole is a beautiful main dish that is full of textures and flavours. the cheeses I use are cheddar and Pecorino Romano for their amazing flavour, compatibility and they melt really well.

Squash Casserole

This is a side dish but can be a main dish in its own right. Absolutely gorgeous and frequently prepared at our house.

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Course: Main Dish, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Alcohol, Breadcrumbs, Casserole, Cheddar, Cheese, Dairy, Pecorino, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 439kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 2 lb yellow squash
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp sugar
• 7 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup onion chopped
• 1.5 cups cheddar cheese grated
• 1 cup sour cream low-fat
• 1/3 cup Romano cheese grated
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

• Cut squash in 1/4 in (1 cm) slices.
• Bring 2 cups water to a boil; add squash, salt and sugar.
  2 lb yellow squash, 1 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp sugar
• Cover and cook 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
• Melt 4 Tbs of the butter in a small skillet.
  7 tbsp butter
• Add onion and cook until transparent. Set aside.
  1/2 cup onion
• When squash is done, drain, pressing to force out excess liquid.
• Stir onion and butter into the squash.
• One at a time, add the Cheddar, sour cream, Romano, white wine and salt and pepper to taste, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
  1.5 cups cheddar cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 1/3 cup Romano cheese, 1/4 cup dry white wine, salt, ground black pepper
• Pour squash mixture into a large casserole or individual ramekins. In skillet saute the bread crumbs in the remaining butter until well mixed.
• Top casserole with the bread crumbs and bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until bubbly.
  1 cup bread crumbs

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 892mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1256IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 361mg | Iron: 2mg