You won’t believe how rich and delicious the combination of squash, bread and cheese can be until you try this tasty side. Next time you have a bumper crop of squash, don’t let it go to waste!
Cheddar-Squash Casserole
- Prep Time 20 min
- Total 1 hr 5 min
- Servings 4
- Ingredients 11
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 4 yellow summer squash (1 1/4 lb), cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 1/4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (5 oz)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 cups cubed (1 inch) hearty white bread
- Fresh thyme sprig, if desired
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 375°F. Generously spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
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Step2In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook onion in butter 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until almost tender. Add squash; cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just tender and lightly browned. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
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Step3In large bowl, beat eggs with whisk until blended. Stir in half-and-half, 3/4 cup of the cheese, the thyme leaves, salt and pepper. Gently stir in squash mixture and bread cubes. Spoon into baking dish.
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Step4Bake uncovered 20 minutes. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese; bake 10 minutes longer or until puffed and golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with thyme sprig.
Nutrition
385
Calories
26g
Total Fat
16g
Protein
21g
Total Carbohydrate
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 385
- Total Fat
- 26g
- 0%
- Saturated Fat
- 16g
- 0%
- Sodium
- 748mg
- 0%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 21g
- 0%
- Dietary Fiber
- 3g
- 0%
- Protein
- 16g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 0%
- 0%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 0%
- 0%
- Iron
- 0%
- 0%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 1 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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