Unbelievable Squash Casserole

Squash casserole is a popular dish in Southern cuisine, especially during the autumn season when squash is abundant.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Unbelievable Squash Casserole

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Dinner, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 cup Yellow squash
• 2 cup Zucchini
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup Bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Slice the yellow squash, zucchini, onion, and mince the garlic.
3. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
4. Add the yellow squash and zucchini to the skillet. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
5. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir until coated.
6. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
7. Stir in the cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
8. Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
9. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
11. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 10g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.