Healthy Squash Casserole • Kath Eats

There is nothing like contemporary summer time squash and vine-ripened tomatoes within the peak of summertime. This wholesome squash casserole marries them along with layers of breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. 

Healthy Squash Casserole

There is nothing like contemporary summer time squash and vine-ripened tomatoes within the peak of summertime! If you’re a gardener, perhaps you’ve gotten a plethora prepared to make use of up! 

If you suppose squash is bland or boring, it is advisable degree up your squashing. I adore it grilled and on kebobs. However, this baked dish is probably my very favourite. 

This wholesome squash casserole requires yellow summer time squash, zucchini, and juicy tomatoes baked along with layers of breadcrumbs, garlic, basil, and parmesan cheese. 

This recipe is ideal as a facet dish for a summer time picnic, 4th of July social gathering, yard BBQ or potluck dinner.

What Is Squash Casserole?

Southern squash casserole is usually made with a lot of bitter cream, Ritz crackers, or these buttery crackers you discover on the finish of buffets (yum). And most likely a lot of melted butter all through.

This yellow squash casserole recipe is a little more subtle and in addition quite a bit more healthy! The greens shine, and the garlic, basil, parmesan, and crunchy panko topping all a lot of depth with out weighing you down. 

You can customise the recipe by including eggplant, minced bell peppers, some caramelized onions (!!), further cheese, white beans, and different related flavors. 

What To Serve With Squash Casserole

You have the vegetable field checked! Ideas of what to serve with this casserole:

• BBQ hen
• Shrimp skewers
• Grilled flank steaks
• Caprese salad (to your further tomatoes and basil!)
• Anything with pesto to tie within the basil
• Panko-crusted fish
• Watermelon for dessert (as a result of, summertime!) 

How To Cook A Squash Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 medium yellow squash
• 2 medium zucchini 
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 2/3 cup parmesan shredded cheese
• 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• A couple of basil leaves (about 5)
• Salt and black pepper
• Olive oil

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the broiler to low

Step 2: Slice the squash

Slice the zucchini and squash into 1/4” slices. This is best carried out with a mandolin in case you have one! Otherwise rigorously minimize into skinny items.

Step 3: Slice tomatoes and salt

Slice tomatoes into 1/4” slices, salt them, and permit among the moisture to be eliminated.

Step 4: Broil squash

Arrange greens on a sheet pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Broil for a couple of minutes, to dry them out and pre-cook. When they’re prepared, change oven to bake at 350 levels. 

Step 5: Make seasoning

Heat a small skillet and sauté the garlic in somewhat oil till barely brown. Combine with 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese and 1/4 cup chopped contemporary basil and blend properly. This will likely be your seasoning all through.

Step 6: Assemble casserole

To assemble, in a 9×9″ casserole dish start layering the squash chips. After every layer, sprinkle in a few of your cheese, garlic, basil combine. Add salt and pepper to style.

Step 7: Start on tomato layer with panko on high

When squash combination is used up, add tomatoes on high. Combine the remainder of the cheese with the panko and sprinkle over your entire dish.

Step 8: Bake + broil

Bake for 25 minutes, after which broil for ~5 minutes extra (watch it intently!) for half-hour whole. The panko and cheese on high ought to flip a pleasant golden brown. 

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