Baked Summer Squash Food

BAKED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Slice squash.
• Boil or steam until tender.
• Drain, then mash the squash.
• Preheat oven to 375º.
• In a large bowl, combine mashed squash, half of the melted butter, onion, eggs, sugar, salt and pepper. Spoon into a 2 quart casserole.
• Combine bread crumbs with the remaining butter and sprinkle over the squash.
• Bake 45 minutes.

TOO MUCH SUMMER SQUASH IN THE GARDEN BAKED SQUASH

Steps:

• Wash and cut up squash. Boil until tender.
• Drain thoroughly and mash slightly.
• Add all ingredients except 1/2 of butter and 1/2 of cracker crumbs to squash. Pour squash mixture into baking dish.
• Mix remaining butter and crumbs. Sprinkle over top.
• Bake at 375 degrees F for about 1 hour or until brown on top.

SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put a large colander inside a large bowl.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add a third of the squash to the skillet, arrange in a single layer and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the squash begins to soften and are golden brown spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the colander. Repeat 2 more times using 2 tablespoons of butter for each batch and sprinkling with 1/2 teaspoon salt and few grinds of pepper. Transfer each batch to the colander.
• Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet along with the pepper and onion and cook, stirring occasionally scraping up any brown bits, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Let cool for 5 minutes then fold into the squash. Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Whisk together the sour cream, eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Fold in the Cheddar, thyme and chives. Pour over the squash making sure that some of the mixture sinks down to the bottom.
• Microwave the remaining tablespoon of butter in a medium bowl until melted. Fold in the crackers and hot sauce. Sprinkle evenly over the squash. Bake until the eggs are cooked through and the crackers are golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

PEG'S SUMMER SQUASH BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Lay the summer squash slices in a single layer in a 9x12-inch baking dish; dot with butter. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the squash.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the squash is tender, bubbling, and golden yellow-brown, about 20 minutes.

BAKED FISH WITH SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Place squashes, thyme, and capers in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
• Season fish with salt and pepper; arrange over squashes. Top with tomatoes. Drizzle fish and tomatoes with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cover with parchment-lined foil and bake 15 minutes.
• Remove foil and continue to bake until fish is opaque and squashes are tender, about 10 minutes. Serve with rice.

EASY BAKED SUMMER YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• Chop the squash into about 1-1/2-inch cubes.
• Bake, steam or boil until tender; drain the squash very well if boiling then place into a bowl and mash.
• Set oven to 375 degrees.
• Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
• To the mashed squash add in 1/4 cup melted butter, onions, eggs, sugar, seasoned salt and black pepper to taste; mix to combine.
• Transfer the mixture to prepared baking dish.
• In a small bowl mix together the bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup melted butter until blended; sprinkle over the squash.
• Bake for about 45 minutes.
• Delicious!

GARLIC ROASTED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Trim the ends from the squash, and cut each squash in half lengthwise. Cut the halves in half again crosswise, to make 4 pieces; cut those pieces in half twice more the long way, to make 16 short spears from each squash. Toss the squash with olive oil and garlic in a bowl; place into a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
• Roast the squash until the spears and garlic start to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Check the squash after 5 minutes, and add time in 2- to 3-minute intervals to avoid burning.

BAKED SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Boil squash in small amount of water, (I boil the onion with the squash). Season to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Add butter and all the other ingredients.
• Do not dilute the soup.
• Pour into a greased casserole dish and bake about 30 minutes at 350. (you can top with cheese).

BAKED COD WITH SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs, Parmesan, rosemary, and 1 tablespoon of oil; set aside.
• In a large ovenproof skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
• Add onion and garlic and saute until onion is tender about 5-6 minutes.
• Stir in bell pepper, yellow squash, salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, five minutes or until pepper is crisp-tender.
• Stir in tomatoes.
• Bring to a boil and cook until lightly thickened (5 minutes).
• Place cod on top of vegetables and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Top with bread crumb mixture.
• Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes or until cod is cooked through and bread crumbs are lightly browned.

SUMMER SQUASH BAKE

Steps:

• Place squash and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well. Stir in the green pepper, onion, pecans, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup of cheese, sugar, salt and pepper. , Transfer to a lightly greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

SUMMER SQUASH BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Cook zucchini and yellow squash in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Whisk eggs and dressing in large bowl until blended. Stir in Parmesan. Add zucchini mixture and all remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish.
• Bake 35 to 40 min. or until center is set and edges are lightly browned.

SUMMER SQUASH BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Cook zucchini and yellow squash in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 5 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Whisk eggs and dressing in large bowl until blended. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Add zucchini mixture and all remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish.
• Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until center is set and edges are lightly browned.