Summer Squash Casserole

Serves: 3

Jailyn Upton

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

52

Sweetness

48

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Lowfat Milk

1.25 cups

Grated Cheddar

Directions:

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F

2

Brush an ovenproof casserole dish with oil

3

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat

4

Place the yellow squash and onions in a steamer basket and set over the boiling water; steam until the squash is just tender

5

Repeat with the zucchini and steam until just tender

6

(You can also place all of the vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl and zap it until tender, about 4 minutes, depending on the strength of your microwave

7

) Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl

8

Heat the canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat

9

Add the flour and stir until very pale brown

10

Add the milk and whisk until smooth

11

Bring to a boil over high heat, then remove from the heat

12

Add 1 cup of the cheese and stir into the sauce

13

Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper

14

Pour the sauce over the squash and onions; stir to combine

15

Add the eggs, half of the breadcrumbs and the herbs and stir to combine

16

Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole

17

Combine the remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup cheese and sprinkle on top of the squash mixture

18

Bake until firm and brown on top, 30 minutes

19

Remove to a rack to cool slightly before serving