5.0 from 189 votes
Easy Squash Casserole
Slices of tender zucchini and yellow squash meld with a crunchy breadcrumb topping for a dish so satisfying and filling that you can even serve it as an entrée.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 157 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 small onion sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 pounds squash yellow squash and zucchini
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Slice squash/zucchini into ¼-inch slices.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the onion in butter and oil until tender. Incrase the heat to medium-high and add the squash, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes or just until tender crisp.
- In a greased 2 qt casserole dish, arrange the squash and onions so the squash is standing on its side.
- Combine breadcrumbs, cheeses, and melted butter in a small dish. Sprinkle over squash.
- Bake 35-40 minutes or until squash is tender.
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Notes
- If crumbs start to brown too much, loosely tent with foil.
- For crisper squash cut it thicker, for softer squash, cut it thinner.
- For crisper squash cut it thicker, for softer squash, cut it thinner.
- To keep the squash from releasing excess liquid, sauté in olive oil until slightly softened.
- To keep the squash from releasing excess liquid, sauté in olive oil until slightly softened.
Nutrition Information
Calories
157
(8%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
179mg
(7%)
Potassium
431mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
12257IU
(245%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 12257IU | 245% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.