Best Nanos Squash Casserole Recipes

NANO'S SQUASH CASSEROLE

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I use a slicer to get even slices. I make my casserole using lengthwise slices, but casserole can be made using round slices. I prefer the lengthwise slices, the squash seems to stay crispier to me.

Provided by Elaine Smith @esmith8917

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

COOK VEGETABLES
4 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced lengthwise (about 5 cups)
1 medium vidalia onion, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
2 tablespoon(s) butter
MAKE CHICKEN SAUCE
4 tablespoon(s) butter
2 tablespoon(s) heaping, flour
1 can(s) chicken stock
2 tablespoon(s) heaping, sour cream
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt & pepper, each
1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
1 tablespoon(s) sugar, optional
1-2 dash(es) hot sauce
1 - egg, beaten
1 cup(s) cheese, shredded
1 cup(s) panko bread crumbs

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Slice squash & onions, this can be done night before, store in baggies in refrigerator.
In large pan on medium-high heat, saute squash in 1 Tbsp. butter just till tender, about 2-3 min. In same saucepan, saute onions in 1 Tbsp. butter till tender, about 2-3 min. DO NOT OVER COOK squash & onions, or they will be mushy in casserole. Put squash & onions in a large mixing bowl. Let cool.
In same saucepan on medium heat, melt 2 Tbsp. butter, whisk in 2 heaping Tbsp. flour constantly whisking till flour is cooked, for about 1 minute. Reduce heat and slowly add chicken stock, whisking to prevent lumps. Add sour cream, garlic powder, sugar, salt & pepper, hot sauce and constantly stir. Cook 1-2 minute or until thickened, remove from heat.
Add 1 beaten egg and ½-¾ cup of Panko to cooled squash & onion mixture. Add the thickened chicken sauce, salt & pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly and put in casserole dish (9x7) sprayed with cooking spray. Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in same saucepan, remove from heat and mix in additional Panko (about 1 cup, enough to cover squash), put on top of squash mixture, dot with extra butter, if desired and sprinkle with Paprika (optional).
Cook @ 350 F. for 50-60 minutes. Casserole taste better the next day!

YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE

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Tender squash, gooey cheese and crunchy crackers make this a memorable side dish or a hearty main course. This is a great dish that can be made with low-fat ingredients and is still just as good!

Provided by ROSECART

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups sliced yellow squash
½ cup chopped onion
35 buttery round crackers, crushed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup milk
¼ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place squash and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in a small amount of water. Cover, and cook until squash is tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well, and place in a large bowl.
In a medium bowl, mix together cracker crumbs and cheese. Stir half of the cracker mixture into the cooked squash and onions. In a small bowl, mix together eggs and milk, then add to squash mixture. Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter, and season with salt and pepper. Spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cracker mixture, and dot with 2 tablespoons butter.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 463.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g