Name: Cheesy Squash Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter or coconut oil; 1/2 yellow onion (, chopped); 2 garlic cloves (, minced); 1 1/2 pounds summer squash ((about 4-5 yellow or zucchini squashes), chopped into half-moons); 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup plain goat's milk yogurt (, or Greek yogurt); 2 ounces goat cheddar (, shredded)

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I love coming up with new ways to serve veggies, like this warm and creamy dish.

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I got started with this recipe; I just knew that I needed to use up the summer squash in my fridge ASAP. So, I sauteed it with some onion and garlic, added a bit of yogurt for creaminess, and topped it with a layer of bubbly cheese. The result is so tasty, I think it would make a nice holiday side dish– one that is pretty quick and easy to prepare.

If you don’t have summer squash on hand, I have a feeling a variety of other vegetables would work with this recipe, too. Broccoli, green beans, or even cabbage would probably be delicious, so feel free to get creative!

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Cheesy Squash Casserole
Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon butter or coconut oil
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds summer squash (about 4-5 yellow or zucchini squashes), chopped into half-moons
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup plain goat’s milk yogurt, or Greek yogurt
2 ounces goat cheddar, shredded

Directions:

Melt the butter or coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chopped squash into the pan, season with salt and red pepper flakes, and saute until the squash is as tender as you’d like it to be, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the yogurt, then sprinkle a layer of shredded cheddar over the top.

Set the oven’s broiler to high, then place the pan 6 inches under the heat source to broil until the cheese is bubbly, about 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to serve warm, and enjoy!

(Note: Depending on the location of your oven’s broiler, you may need to alter the size of the pan you use. I originally started this dish in a 3.5 qt. Dutch oven, but it doesn’t fit under my gas oven’s broiler, so I switched to using a cast-iron skillet before broiling.)

Cheesy Squash Casserole

5 from 2 votes

A quick and creamy way to serve your favorite summer squash.

prep10 mins cook20 mins total30 mins

Servings:4

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon butter or coconut oil
1/2 yellow onion , chopped
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 1/2 pounds summer squash (about 4-5 yellow or zucchini squashes), chopped into half-moons
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup plain goat's milk yogurt , or Greek yogurt
2 ounces goat cheddar , shredded

Instructions

Melt the butter or coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chopped squash into the pan, season with salt and red pepper flakes, and saute until the squash is as tender as you'd like it to be, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the yogurt, then sprinkle a layer of shredded cheddar over the top.
Set the oven's broiler to high, then place the pan 6 inches under the heat source to broil until the cheese is bubbly, about 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to serve warm, and enjoy!

Notes

Depending on the location of your oven's broiler, you may need to alter the size of the pan you use. I originally started this dish in a 3.5 qt. Dutch oven, but it doesn't fit under my gas oven's broiler, so I switched to using a cast-iron skillet before broiling.

Nutrition

Author: Megan Gilmore

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cheesy Squash Casserole

Per Serving: Calories: 95, Fat: 4g, Carbohydrates: 8g, Fiber: 2g, Protein: 7g

Enjoy!

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