Today, we’re sharing our favorite summer recipe – Summer Squash Casserole. This dish is hearty, creamy, and full of flavor, making it the perfect comfort food for warm weather. Follow our step-by-step guide to make this delicious casserole at home.
Ingredients
- 6 c. sliced yellow squash
- 1 c. finely chopped onion
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 8 oz. sour cream
- 8 oz. pkg. stuffing mix
- 1 stick butter
Baking Instructions
- Cook squash and onion (in pot with just enough water to coat bottom or steam them),
- drain and set aside. Mix the soup (do not add water) with the sour cream; combine with
- squash and onion. Melt butter and combine with stuffing. Put layer of stuffing along bottom of 6 X 10 inch baking dish. Alternate layers of squash and stuffing ending with stuffing. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes.
Calorie: 350
Total cooking time:1 hour
Difficulty level: Easy
Welcome to my Kitchen Chronicles
Well, hello there! It’s a typical Tuesday evening and I’m about to whip up one of my favorite summer dishes: Summer Squash Casserole. Now before you run away screaming “Vegetables! Nooooo!”, trust me, this is not your everyday, run-of-the-mill veggie dish. It’s a comforting, creamy, and dare I say, dreamy casserole that even the most stubborn veggie-dodgers will love.
The Gathering of the Ingredients
First things first, let’s gather the troops, or in this case, the ingredients. In my pantry, I’m fetching 6 cups of sliced yellow squash, 1 cup of finely chopped onion (a must-have for any self-respecting casserole), a can of cream of chicken soup (don’t you dare add water to this, just don’t), 8 ounces of sour cream, an 8 oz. package of stuffing mix, and a stick of butter. Yes, you heard it right. A whole stick of butter. This is not a drill, people.
Cooking Squash and Onion: The Duo That Could
Next up, it’s time to cook the squash and onion. This might sound like an easy task, but don’t underestimate the power of this dynamic duo. I put them in a pot with just enough water to coat the bottom, not to make them swim. Remember, we’re cooking them, not giving them a spa day. Once they’re nice and tender, I drain them and set them aside, promising to return soon.
The Soup and Sour Cream Tango
Now for the fun part! I mix the cream of chicken soup (remember, no water added) with the sour cream. It’s like a creamy dance in my bowl, as they combine to form a mixture that’s smoother than my pick-up lines. I then introduce this creamy duo to our squash and onion friends. It’s a meeting of titans, a party in a bowl.
The Butter and Stuffing Mix Love Story
In another corner of my kitchen, a love story is unfolding. A stick of butter is melting, slowly and beautifully, ready to be combined with the stuffing mix. It’s a beautiful sight, really. Who knew butter and stuffing mix could create such harmony?
Layering: The Art of Casserole Construction
Now comes the real challenge: layering. The 6×10 inch baking dish sits in front of me, its empty depths calling out for the squash and stuffing mix. First goes a layer of stuffing at the bottom, like a fluffy bed for the squash. Then alternate layers of squash and stuffing, creating a beautiful patchwork quilt of deliciousness. The final layer is stuffing, a crunchy topping to seal the deal.
The Oven: The Final Frontier
After the layering comes the baking. Into the oven it goes at 350° for 20-25 minutes. This is when I sit back, sip my wine, and pretend I didn’t just transform into a full-fledged chef. Oh, the smell that fills my kitchen is nothing short of heavenly. It’s like the squash, onion, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, stuffing mix, and butter are all singing in harmony.
The Moment of Truth
After what feels like an eternity (or maybe that’s just the wine talking), the timer dings and I pull out the casserole. It’s a golden, bubbling masterpiece that I can’t wait to dig into. The proof, as they say, is in the pudding. Or in this case, the casserole. And boy, does it deliver!
So there you have it, the story of how I tamed the mighty Summer Squash Casserole. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a date with a casserole dish. Until next time, happy cooking!
