Yellow Squash Casserole

Yellow squash is a summer vegetable that belongs to the same family as zucchini. It is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as dietary fiber.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Yellow Squash Casserole

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Main Dish, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

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

Servings: 6 Calories: 1500

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 cup Yellow Squash
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon Flour
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Bread Crumbs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Slice the yellow squash, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
3. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
4. Add the sliced yellow squash to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, until slightly tender.
5. In a separate saucepan, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
6. Gradually whisk in the milk and continue cooking until the mixture thickens.
7. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
8. In a greased casserole dish, layer the cooked yellow squash and pour the cheese sauce over it.
9. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parsley, and a pinch of salt. Sprinkle this mixture over the casserole.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
11. Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 5g

Protein 8g16%

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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.