Slow-Cooker Squash Casserole

Health score
12%
Slow-Cooker Squash Casserole
170 min.
10
229kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and comforting side dish that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than this Slow-Cooker Squash Casserole! Perfectly suited for gatherings, this dish serves up to 10 people, making it an ideal choice for potlucks, holiday dinners, or casual get-togethers. With a cooking time of just 170 minutes, you can set it and forget it, allowing the slow cooker to work its magic while you focus on other preparations.

This casserole is a delightful blend of tender yellow summer squash, savory onions, and a creamy mixture that brings together the rich flavors of sharp Cheddar cheese and sour cream. The addition of garlic salt and pepper adds a subtle kick, while the crispy topping of French bread crumbs and melted butter creates a satisfying crunch that contrasts beautifully with the soft, flavorful filling. Each serving is not only delicious but also relatively light at 229 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

Whether you're serving it as a side dish, antipasti, or even a snack, this Slow-Cooker Squash Casserole is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. Plus, the vibrant colors and fresh parsley garnish make it as visually appealing as it is tasty. So gather your ingredients, fire up your slow cooker, and get ready to enjoy a comforting dish that celebrates the best of seasonal produce!

Ingredients

  • cups to 3 sized squashes yellow sliced ( 5 medium)
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • tablespoon butter 
  • cups breadcrumbs french
  • oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.7 cup cream sour
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 10.8 oz cream of chicken soup canned
  • tablespoon butter melted
  • serving parsley fresh italian chopped (flat-leaf)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • microwave
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large microwavable bowl, microwave squash, onion and 1 tablespoon butter uncovered on High 10 minutes or until squash and onion are tender.
  2. Drain well.
  3. In slow cooker, mix squash mixture, 1 cup of the bread crumbs, 1/2 cup of the cheese, the sour cream, garlic salt, pepper and soup. In small bowl, mix remaining 1 cup bread crumbs, remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the melted butter.
  4. Sprinkle crumb mixture over squash.
  5. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 hours. Uncover; remove insert from slow cooker.
  6. Let stand 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories229kcal
Protein13.69%
Fat46.98%
Carbs39.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.3
Glycemic Load
1.92
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.084782660007%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.86mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.4mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
1.63mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:229.25kcal
11.46%
Fat:12.18g
18.74%
Saturated Fat:5.02g
31.37%
Carbohydrates:22.95g
7.65%
Net Carbohydrates:20.7g
7.53%
Sugar:4.64g
5.16%
Cholesterol:22.82mg
7.61%
Sodium:596.23mg
25.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.99g
15.97%
Vitamin C:18.59mg
22.53%
Manganese:0.42mg
20.88%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
19.11%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
18.16%
Calcium:158.23mg
15.82%
Phosphorus:150.6mg
15.06%
Folate:58.68µg
14.67%
Selenium:10.05µg
14.35%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.62%
Vitamin K:12.9µg
12.29%
Vitamin A:602.3IU
12.05%
Potassium:367.38mg
10.5%
Vitamin B3:2.08mg
10.42%
Iron:1.8mg
9.99%
Fiber:2.25g
9.01%
Magnesium:33.56mg
8.39%
Zinc:1.18mg
7.88%
Copper:0.16mg
7.85%
Vitamin B5:0.45mg
4.48%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.85%
Vitamin E:0.54mg
3.59%