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Squash and Zucchini Casserole
My squash and zucchini casserole is, cheesy, made with hearty veggies and ready in 30 mins. An easy recipe for weeknight dinners or potlucks!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 279 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 zucchini medium, cut into ¼-inch slices
- 2 yellow summer squash yellow, cut into ¼-inch slices
- 1 onion minced
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- 1 cup Ritz crackers crumbled, divided
- ½ cup cheddar cheese grated, divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add zucchini, yellow squash, and onions. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4-6 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the cream cheese and cook until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in ½ cup of ritz crackers and ¼ cup of cheese. Transfer the mixture into a greased 11x7-inch or 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining crackers and cheese over the top.
- Bake until the dish is golden brown, approximately 8-10 minutes. Let the casserole rest for a few minutes after baking to help it set before serving.
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Notes
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- Slice the zucchini and summer squash evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Don’t overcook the vegetables in the skillet; they should be crisp-tender to avoid becoming mushy in the oven.
- Stir the cream cheese in thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor, adding it just before the cream cheese to prevent burning.
- Mix some of the cracker crumbs and cheese into the casserole for extra texture and flavor throughout the dish.
- Keep an eye on the baking time; remove the casserole when the top is golden brown to avoid over-baking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
279kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
616mg
(26%)
Potassium
616mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
901IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
181mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 616mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 616mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 901IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.