Gwens Original Squash Casserole Food

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.

LADY BIRD JOHNSON'S SHRIMP SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• The squash should be cut into 1/4" thick slices.
• Thoroughly rinse shrimp under cold water and drain.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan. Blend in flour, salt and pepper and cook until it bubbles.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chicken broth gradually, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 2 minutes.
• Blend in the cream and the minced onions, then mix in raw shrimp. Cover and set aside.
• Layer half the squash in a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Spoon half the shrimp sauce over the squash. Repeat with remaining squash and shrimp sauce.
• Cover tightly and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese with the tablespoon of melted butter.
• After the squash has cooked for 30 minutes, top with the breadcrumb mixture.
• Reduce heat to 350 degrees and return the casserole to the oven for 15 minutes or until the crumb topping is golden brown.

SQUASH CASSEROLE (RECIPE COURTESY PAULA DEEN)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Saute the squash in a little vegetable oil over medium-low heat until it has completely broken down, about 15-20 minutes. Line a colander with a clean paper towel. Place the cooked squash in the lined colander, drain well, set aside
• In same skilled, saute the onion in butter for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and mix all ingredients together execpt cracker crumbs. Pour mixture into a buttered casserole dish and top with cracker crumbs. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes.
• House Seasoning:
• 1 cup salt
• 1/4 cup black pepper
• 1/4 cup garlic powder
• Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Yield 1-1/2 cups