Cheesy Bacon Yellow Squash Casserole Food

CHEESY BACON YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Slice squash and set aside. Cook bacon, drain and set aside saving drippings
• In a bowl combine and whisk together the olive oil, black pepper, salt, basil, parsley, garlic, sugar, bacon drippings and chopped onion. Pour over squash and toss to cover all the squash. Spread a layer of the squash in a 2 to 3 quart baking dish, sprinkle on half the cheese cracker crumbs, half the crumbled bacon and half the shredded cheese. Top with another layer of squash, cracker crumbs, bacon and cheese. Bake covered with foil in a preheated 350 oven for 50 to 55 minutes until squash is done.

CHEESY SOUTHERN YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350° F.
• Boil squash in water salted with 2 teaspoons of Kosher salt until tender, about 5 minutes. (See Tip 6)
• Drain well in wire mesh colander. When cool, press squash with paper towels to squeeze out as much water as possible. (See Tip 7)
• Combine crushed Ritz crackers with 1/2 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese. Set aside.
• Heat reserved one tablespoon of bacon grease in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. (See Tip 2)
• When onion is tender, add squash, 1 cup of Cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon and pepper to onions; stir to combine. Correct the seasonings.
• Transfer squash mixture to 2 1/2 quart casserole dish that has been sprayed with nonstick vegetable spray. Sprinkle on Ritz/Cheese mixture; dot with 1 tablespoon of butter.
• Bake in preheated 350° F oven for 30 minutes or until squash mixture is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
• Yield: 6 servings. (See Tip 8)

CHEESY SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine squash, onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until squash is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain., In a small bowl, whisk the egg, mayonnaise, sugar, pepper and remaining salt until blended. Stir in cheese and squash mixture. Transfer to a greased 2-cup baking dish. Toss the cornflakes and butter; sprinkle over top. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° until golden brown and bubbly, 25-30 minutes.

CHEESY BACON SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down; microwave on high until tender, 15-20 minutes. Cool slightly. Separate strands with a fork., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; reserve drippings., In same pan, heat drippings over medium heat; stir in butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper until blended. Add squash; toss and heat through. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Top with bacon.

BACON AND CHEESE SPAGHETTI SQUASH BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Coat the inside of squash with about 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place squash, cut-side down, on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 30 minutes. Cool squash for 10 minutes.
• Grease a casserole dish.
• Shred the inside of squash with a fork and transfer to a bowl. Add 1/2 the shredded Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, butter, salt, and black pepper; mix until well blended. Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 45 minutes.
• Remove casserole from oven. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese and return to the hot oven. Bake until cheese is browned and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes more.

YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH BACON

Steps:

• Slice squash about 1/4-inch thick; cook in boiling salted water until tender.
• Fry bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon and set aside.
• In bacon drippings, brown onions. Add butter, squash, eggs, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until eggs are cooked.
• In a 2-quart casserole dish, place half of the squash mixture. Sprinkle with half of the crumbled bacon and half of the shredded cheese. Top with remaining squash mixture, then bacon and cheese.
• Bake at 350° until hot and cheese is melted.

SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH CHEESE AND BACON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Cut squash into cubes and boil with onion until tender. Drain well and mash.
• Add remaining ingredients, except for enough cheese and cracker crumbs to top, and mix well.
• Pour into buttered casserole dish and top with remaining cheese and cracker crumbs.
• Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until brown and bubbly.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

SQUASH, EGG, AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the summer squash and onion until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
• While the squash are cooking, mix together the eggs, milk, 1 cup of Cheddar cheese, sugar, flour, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the squash mixture and melted butter; turn into a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with the remaining 2 cups of Cheddar cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is set and the cheese topping is crisp and starting to brown, 35 to 45 minutes. Allow to stand for 15 minutes before serving.