Summer Squash Casserole

Health score
6%
Summer Squash Casserole
65 min.
8
307kcal

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Summer Squash Casserole is the perfect dish to celebrate the vibrant flavors of the season! This delightful casserole combines the freshness of yellow squash and zucchini with the savory goodness of herb-seasoned stuffing, creating a mouthwatering side dish that will impress your family and friends. With a creamy base of sour cream and cream of chicken soup, each bite is rich and satisfying, making it an ideal accompaniment to any summer meal.

Not only is this casserole delicious, but it’s also incredibly easy to prepare. In just 65 minutes, you can whip up a dish that serves eight, making it perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy family dinner. The combination of tender vegetables, crunchy water chestnuts, and the aromatic sweetness of grated carrots adds a delightful texture and flavor profile that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Whether you’re looking for a side dish to complement grilled meats or a tasty starter to kick off your meal, this Summer Squash Casserole is sure to be a hit. Plus, with a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy this dish without any guilt. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to savor the tastes of summer with this scrumptious casserole!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • oz water chestnuts drained chopped canned
  • cup carrots grated
  • 10.8 oz cream of chicken soup canned
  • 2.5 teaspoons salt divided
  • oz cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • oz herb-seasoned stuffing 
  • small onion sweet chopped
  • 1.5 pounds baby squash yellow
  • pound zucchini 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Cut squash and zucchini into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place in a Dutch oven.
  3. Add chopped onion, 2 tsp. salt, and water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook 5 minutes; drain well.
  4. Stir together 1 cup grated carrots, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl; fold in squash mixture. Stir together stuffing and 1/2 cup melted butter, and spoon half of stuffing mixture in bottom of a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Spoon squash mixture over stuffing mixture, and top with remaining stuffing mixture.
  5. Bake at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown, shielding with aluminum foil after 20 to 25 minutes to prevent excessive browning, if necessary.
  6. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  7. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned Stuffing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories307kcal
Protein6.53%
Fat62.24%
Carbs31.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.35
Glycemic Load
2.48
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
15.321304196897%

Flavonoids

Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.51mg
Myricetin
0.48mg
Quercetin
6.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:307.48kcal
15.37%
Fat:22.07g
33.96%
Saturated Fat:11.39g
71.19%
Carbohydrates:24.91g
8.3%
Net Carbohydrates:20.66g
7.51%
Sugar:8.99g
9.99%
Cholesterol:50.28mg
16.76%
Sodium:1253.93mg
54.52%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.21g
10.42%
Vitamin A:3646.1IU
72.92%
Vitamin C:28.4mg
34.42%
Selenium:16.85µg
24.08%
Vitamin B6:0.45mg
22.37%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.4%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.81%
Potassium:602.05mg
17.2%
Fiber:4.25g
17%
Folate:67.32µg
16.83%
Vitamin K:14.17µg
13.5%
Phosphorus:127.81mg
12.78%
Copper:0.22mg
11.14%
Vitamin E:1.54mg
10.3%
Magnesium:40.64mg
10.16%
Iron:1.79mg
9.95%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.9%
Calcium:83.98mg
8.4%
Vitamin B3:1.64mg
8.21%
Zinc:0.99mg
6.57%
Vitamin B5:0.6mg
6.01%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.44%
Source:My Recipes