Better Squash Casserole (No Bread Crumbs, Crackers or Stuffing!)

MommyMakes's Note:

This has been a staple side dish at every holiday meal for my whole life and I could not believe that it had not been reproduced on Recipezaar! I usually take the leftovers home and eat it by the bowl! NOTE This is a recipe that I do by taste so do not feel confined by these measurements i.e. add more squash for leftovers, if you want it cheesier add more cheese, you can't go wrong. Also, I use 1 bag of Pre-Shredded Mexican Cheese Mix, but any mild cheese (Mild Cheddar, Jack, American) should work.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 6 yellow squash
• 1 onion
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 egg
• 2 cups shredded cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat Oven to 350°F.
2. Chop yellow squash and onion into small, uniform pieces.
3. Add the squash and onion to a medium sized pot and cook in the butter over medium heat until soft and mushy.
4. Season cooked mixture to taste.
5. Beat the egg with a fork and add it to the squash mixture.
6. Add one cup of shredded cheese to the mixture and stir until melted and mixed.
7. Pour mixture into casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
8. Bake for 30 min or until cheese lightly browned.

Reviews

[didyb]

Well, I made a few changes because I was short on time, and my husband raved about it. Instead of cooking the squash and onion til mushy, I diced everything, mixed with egg, cheese, and topped with the butter. I then put in the oven at 200 for 1 1/2 hours (while at swim practice), then put at 350 for 30 minutes after I got back home. The squash was still a little crunchy, which was really good!

[Cosimo44]

Great recipe for low carb dieters, but very rich. It's helpful to specify 1 lb. of squash as sizes vary. Used yellow cheddar for the mixture and sprinkled a little sharp cheddar on top for color. Also, I cooked squash with 2 T butter and no water and thought I drained it well enough, but it was still a bit soupy. Next time I'll drain it very well. Thanks so much for this recipe - delicious!

[CindiJ]

OOOOOh my goodness! This is very, very good! This reminds me of the side dish served at Blackeyed Peas years ago. I have a recipe we use often but this is such a cleaner, lighter version. The squash really shines through. Very simple to make. Thumbs up by all family members!! Thanks for a really great recipe that I will make often!