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Cheddar-Squash Casserole

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Updated Dec 4, 2019
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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
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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

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Generously spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In 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.
  • Step 
    3
    In 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.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake 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
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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