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Our recipe, a straightforward Southern classic, is exceptionally easy to prepare, particularly if it is your first attempt. The ingredients include small summer squash, onions, and cheese. It is an excellent make-ahead option that can be baked closer to serving time.
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Why I like this recipe:
♥ Once you have all the ingredients gathered, the recipe goes together quickly.
♥ Simple ingredients, easily obtainable.
♥ Can be doubled or tripled for large gatherings.
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About the Ingredients:
• Yellow Summer Squash-During off-season it is readily found in the frozen vegetable section of most grocery stores. Use the small squash because they have smaller seeds.
• Onion-Each type of onion imparts a distinct flavor profile. I prefer the yellow or sweet onions. The thinner slices facilitate the process of scooping out the portions more easily.
• Butter-Whether salted or unsalted, it enhances flavor and richness.
• Shredded Cheese-I prefer medium cheddar because it provides flavor without overwhelming the other tastes.
• Bread Stuffing-The crumb stuffing works best. It contributes to the structure and flavor of the dish.
• Eggs-Large or extra-large. They bind the ingredients and give structure, flavor, and stability to this casserole.
• Milk-Provides the moisture needed plus gives richness (whole milk) to this dish.
• Sea Salt-I like that it is minimally processed and contains more minerals than table salt.
• Black Pepper-Freshly ground if you have it.
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​Ingredients
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• 4 cups sliced yellow squash
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• 1 large onion, sliced
• ¼ cup butter ​
​• 1 cup shredded cheese
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• 1 cup bread stuffing mix (Pepperidge Farm)
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• 2 eggs, beaten
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• ¾ cup milk
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• 1 tsp sea salt
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• ¼ tsp black pepper
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease 8 x 8 glass dish.
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Instructions
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1. Place squash, onion, and butter in a large skillet over medium-high
heat; cover; cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove cover and cook until
there is no water remaining and mixture is just starting to brown; place in a
large bowl. Let cool slightly (don't want to scramble the eggs).
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​​2. Mix cheese and bread stuffing in a medium bowl; stir half into squash
mixture.
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3. Mix eggs and milk together in a small bowl; add to squash mixture and
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spread into prepared baking dish; top with balance of cheese mixture.
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​​4. Bake in preheated oven until nice and brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.
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