Southern Baked Yellow Squash

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I coaxed this easy (and forgiving) baked yellow squash casserole recipe from its maker after tasting it at a potluck, and I was surprised by its simplicity! Just a few ingredients combine with homegrown squash to make a delicious summer side dish that goes perfectly with anything barbecued, grilled, or smoked.

a high angle view looking into a blue oval baking dish of Southern style squash casserole with a scoop removed.
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
1 2-quart casserole

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds yellow summer squash, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • ¾ cup dry bread crumbs

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ cup butter, melted

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make Southern baked yellow squash.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.

  3. Place squash into a large saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Boil until soft, 10 to 15 minutes.

    Squash boiling in a saucepan until soft.

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  4. Drain squash well, transfer to a large mixing bowl, and mash until slightly chunky.

    Squash drained, and mashed in a large mixing bowl.

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  5. Stir in 1/2 cup bread crumbs, onion, eggs, 1/4 cup melted butter, sugar, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.

    Ingredients added to bowl and stirred together until fully combined.

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  6. Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish. Drizzle remaining 1/4 cup melted butter over top, then sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup bread crumbs.

    Mixture spread into baking dish and topped with bread crumbs.

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  7. Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and golden brown on top, about 1 hour.

    a high angle view looking into a blue oval baking dish of Southern style squash casserole with a scoop removed.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

162 Calories
11g Fat
14g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 162
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 374mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 334mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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