Ground Beef Summer Squash Casserole
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
My daughter, a home economist, serves the garden-fresh casserole at church functions in summer when squash is at its best. It's a good main dish for lunch or dinner.—Rose Duggins, Massie Louisa, Virginia
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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4 to 6 medium yellow summer squash, chopped (about 1-1/2 pounds)
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1 medium onion, chopped
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3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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SAUCE:
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1/4 cup butter, divided
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 cups whole milk
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1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. In a skillet, cook beef, squash and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add bread crumbs, salt, pepper and thyme; mix well and set aside. In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter. Stir in the flour and salt until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in cheese until melted. In a greased 11x7-in. baking dish, layer half of the meat mixture and cheese sauce; repeat layers. Melt the remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over cheese sauce. Bake, uncovered, for 35 minutes or until golden brown.
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