Meals Matter

Oh, Boy! Squash

Contributed By: DCC
Sabrina

A great side dish for most meals.

Ingredients

6 Yellow squash (crooked neck), sliced thin

1 Medium onion (brown), chopped fine

1/4 stick Butter

1 tablespoon Water

1 cup Shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper

Preparation

Spray non-stick cooking spray on sides and bottom of a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish and set aside. Place 2 thinly sliced yellow squash on botton of casserole dish. Next cover squash with a layer of chopped onion. Add pieces of butter on top of the onion and salt and pepper to taste. Repeat layering until all of the ingredients are used. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of water over the casserole. Cover casserole dish with a piece of foil. Bake at 350 degrees F for 90 minutes. Then place 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the casserole and put back in the oven. Broil until the cheese is crusted and lightly browned.

Recipe Comments

Commented by: jneccov

hi, just wanted to know...in the ingrediants...where it says onion...it says brown...is that meant to be a brown ...or regular onion...or to brown it in the frying pan...my wife browned it in the frying pan...and came out good...but should have had alot more onions...my mom did it w/ a raw onion in the layers...and came out good for her....just wanted to know which way was right...either way it was great

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Kids can help make it
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Low Sodium
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 182
Total Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6 g
Carbohydrates: 8.5 g
Protein: 7.5 g
Vitamin A: 817 IU
Vitamin C: 35 mg
Calcium: 172 mg
Sodium: 123 mg
Iron: 0.9 mg
Fiber: 2.5 g