Paula Deans Squash Casserole Food

CHEESY SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the squash, onion, and butter until soft. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan, cheddar and sour cream. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
• Place in the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle the cracker crumbs evenly over the top. Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.

PAULA DEAN'S SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Saute the squash in a little vegetable oil over medium-low heat until it has completely broken down, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Line a colander with a clean tea towel Place the cooked squash in the colander. Squeeze out the excess moisture from the squash. Set aside. (This step is very important so it's not so soggy. You can just put it between paper towels or napkins.).
• In a medium size skillet, saute the onion in butter for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and mix all ingredients together except cracker crumbs. Pour mixture into a buttered casserole dish and top with cracker crumbs. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
• HOUSE SEASONING: 1 CUP SALT, 1/4 CUP BLACK PEPPER, 1/4 CUP GARLIC POWDER - Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Yield: 1 1/2 cups.

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

PAULA DEEN'S CHICKEN, SQUASH & CORNBREAD CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven, combine squash, carrot, mushrooms, onion and bell pepper. Add water to cover; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 10-12 minutes or until tender. Drain well.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 3-quart casserole.
• In a large bowl, combine squash mixture, chicken, cornbread, 2 cups cheese, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, biscuits, eggs, poultry seasoning, thyme and salt. Spoon mixture into prepared casserole.
• Bake 45 minutes to 1 hours or until center is set.
• Sprinkle evenly with remaining cheese and bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI CAKES (PAULA DEEN RECIPE)

Steps:

• Grate zucchini and squash with a fine grater.
• Press between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
• In a medium bowl, combine grated zucchini and squash and the next 7 ingredients.
• Shape mixture into 2 inch patties, pressing together firmly.
• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Cook squash and zucchini cakes 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until lightly browned.