Squash Casserole

Squash Casserole is a delightful, cheesy cornbread dish that's perfect as a side, especially during the holidays. This comforting casserole combines tender squash with savory ingredients, making it a family favorite.

With its savory flavor profile, this casserole is versatile enough to complement any meal, whether served alongside roasted meats or as a standalone dish. Easily find this recipe in your easyChef Pro cookbook, where you can also access a convenient shopping list for the best cost per serving.

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Recipe Collection: Side Dish

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 90 minutes

Overview

Nana's Squash Casserole is a delightful, cheesy cornbread dish that's perfect as a side, especially during the holidays. This comforting casserole combines tender squash with savory ingredients, making it a family favorite.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• Cooking spray with flour
• 2 Cups yellow squash, diced
• 3 Cups prepared cornbread, crumbled
• 11.5 Ounces (oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 Cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 Cup onion, minced
• 0.5 Cup celery, minced
• 0.5 Cup margarine, softened
• 1 Large egg
• 1 Tablespoon white sugar
• 1 Teaspoon dried sage
• 0.5 Teaspoon salt
• 1 Pinch black pepper, ground

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a medium baking dish with floured cooking spray.
2. Place the diced yellow squash in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Drain the squash and transfer it to a large bowl. Add the crumbled cornbread, condensed cream of chicken soup, 0.5 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese, minced onion, minced celery, softened margarine, egg, sugar, dried sage, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix until well combined.
4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
6. Top with the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese and continue baking until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15 minutes.
7. Serve warm and enjoy!