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Easy Healthy Squash Casserole

Posted Mon, Nov 03, 2008, 1:35 pm PST
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Yellow squash has been a favorite of Southern cooks for many generations. Not only is it versatile but it's healthful. Yellow squash is a good source of fiber and vitamins A and C. Whether you purchase it from your favorite supermarket or enjoy growing it in your backyard garden, remember to choose the smaller squashes whose skins hold the brightest color and fewest blemishes.

This recipe is a lightened version of a Southern favorite. Use zucchini, if you like, or another herb, such as dill or basil.

YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE
Makes 4 to 6 servings

3 medium yellow squash, cut into ½-inch half-moons
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup chicken broth or canned low-sodium broth
1½ cups reduced-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (make in the blender or food processor)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil


1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil an 8-inch square baking dish.

2. Bring the squash, onion, garlic, and broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the broth evaporates and the squash is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.

3. Stir in the sour cream and oregano, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

4. Spread in the baking dish. Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and drizzle with the olive oil.

5. Bake until the juices are simmering and the top is crusty, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes, then serve hot.

 

 

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14 Comments

  • 1. Posted by Jane H on Tue, Nov 04, 2008, 2:06 pm PST

    When it says cut into 1/2 moon's what does that mean? Jane

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  • 2. Posted by Typrgirl on Wed, Nov 05, 2008, 7:32 am PST

    Cut each squash in half lengthwise before cutting into 1/2-inch slices, and there you have it....half-moons! :)

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  • 3. Posted by nana the great on Sun, Nov 09, 2008, 4:33 pm PST

    I need quick and easy finger food ideas for a holiday party (nothing I have to cook)

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  • 4. Posted by Sprinkle's on Wed, Nov 12, 2008, 9:28 pm PST

    The spinach dip recipe on the Knorr dried soup package is great served in a round loaf of pumpernickle bread or crackers.

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  • 5. Posted by BooBooKittyF on Wed, Jul 01, 2009, 1:34 pm PDT

    "Easy, Healthy" I wish they'd include calorie and nutritional info.

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  • 6. Posted by josie on Wed, Jul 01, 2009, 5:05 pm PDT

    I would have liked to seen a picture of the done product of this recipe.

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  • 7. Posted by Tiffany R on Mon, Jul 06, 2009, 12:00 pm PDT

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  • 8. Posted by Tiffany R on Mon, Jul 06, 2009, 12:10 pm PDT

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  • 9. Posted by Tiffany R on Mon, Jul 06, 2009, 12:10 pm PDT

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  • 10. Posted by johnhokelley41439 on Mon, Jul 06, 2009, 3:42 pm PDT

    SQUASH, SORRY MY FRIEND, BUT MY WIFE MAKE A SQUASH CASSEROLE YOU'LL THINK ST. PETER IS ON THE WAY---GOOD ! OH LORD IT'S SO GOOD, WITH COUNTRY FRIED STEAK, GRAVY, CORN BREAD, AND ALL THE OTHER THINGS THAT SOUTHERN FOLKS LOVE.. DR.LOVE

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  • 11. Posted by linitini14 on Tue, Jul 07, 2009, 10:23 am PDT

    PINWHEELS MAKE GREAT FAST AND EASY FINGER FOODS!

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  • 12. Posted by Ingrid T on Tue, Jul 14, 2009, 8:05 am PDT

    This was great, I mixed in a handful of 2% shredded cheddar and it was really yummy!

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  • 13. Posted by rxdeb2000 on Sat, Sep 05, 2009, 8:02 pm PDT

    Johnhokelley- Sounds wonderful, where's the recipe?

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  • 14. Posted by ladywolf on Thu, Oct 29, 2009, 3:38 pm PDT

    I agree with; 0. Posted by johnhokelley41439 on Mon, Jul 06, 2009, 3:42 pm PDT SQUASH, SORRY MY FRIEND, BUT MY WIFE MAKE A SQUASH CASSEROLE YOU'LL THINK ST. PETER IS ON THE WAY---GOOD ! OH LORD IT'S SO GOOD, WITH COUNTRY FRIED STEAK, GRAVY, CORN BREAD, AND ALL THE OTHER THINGS THAT SOUTHERN FOLKS LOVE.. DR.LOVE Southern style sounds way better than this one, although it doesn't sound bad, /but I'll take southern style any day! We eat a lot of squash at our house, many different ways. The kids like them cut raw and ready to dip into ranch dressing.

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