Cheesy Summer Squash Casserole

Name: Cheesy Summer Squash Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2 small yellow summer squash, sliced; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 egg; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons sugar; Pepper to taste; 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons crushed cornflakes; 1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted

Onion and cheddar cheese perk up the rich flavor of summer squash in this comforting casserole from Katherine Metz, Jacksonville, Florida (with husband Chuck, at right). A crispy cornflake-crumb topping adds a little crunch.

Ingredients

2 small yellow summer squash, sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 egg
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sugar
Pepper to taste
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons crushed cornflakes
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine squash, onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes or until squash is crisp-tender. Drain.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg, mayonnaise, sugar, pepper and remaining salt until blended. Stir in cheese and squash mixture. Transfer to a greased 2-cup baking dish. Toss the cornflakes and butter; sprinkle over top.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Editor's Note

Reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise is not recommended for this recipe.

Originally published as Summer Squash Casserole in Taste of Home April/May 2004

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gunslinger

May 21, 2017

I made this for a recent potluck and it was creamy, cheesy and delicious. The cornflake topping makes it an attractive dish and adds a nice crunch.
leeart

Aug 20, 2016

This dish was so good that it was all I ate for dinner the other night. DELICIOUS !!!
sfinch68

Aug 10, 2016

Absolutely delicious! Made this for the first time tonight - will definitely be making it many more times!
Debglass11

Aug 2, 2016

Good casserole! I doubled the recipe, except for the sugar and salt, and used a heaping cup of cheese. Didn't have cornflakes, so I used butter crackers. Definitely worth a try, especially if you have an abundance of summer squash to use up!
annrms

Jul 24, 2016

Made this recipe with summer squash and zucchini. Added some minced garlic and used panko because I did not have corn flakes. I placed the onion and squash in a large measuring cup along with 2 tablespoons of water. Covered and vented it and microwaved it for 5 minutes. Drained it and patted it dry. I wanted a lighter dish so I skipped the egg. Baked it according to directions. I came out deliciously hot and bubbly. Loved it. Want to try the technique with cauliflower and maybe carrots!!!!
scotchshortbread

Oct 16, 2015

Easy and cheap to make. Several friends asked for the recipe. Added a little parmesan.
joy cooking

Aug 17, 2015

Yum! I cut up 9 small yellow squash (approx. 5-6" long) that amounted to approx. 8 c. Used 4 eggs and 1 c. mayo. I didn't have the recipe in front of me and forgot the onion and sugar, but it was just fine without it. Approx. 1 c. of cheese. Added a couple dashes of an herb blend. Didn't have cornflakes so crushed some croutons on top. It was very good!!
RoseLuvsRetro

Jan 3, 2015

I have been regularly making this recipe since it was first published. Many times I have quadrupled the portions and brought it to family get togethers. Everyone loves it. Best squash casserole recipe I've found. The only thing I do different is crush New York Texas Toast garlic and butter croutons for the topping.
Kimberly Hines

Aug 4, 2014

This was only ok. Maybe I just don't like summer squash?
jane428

Jul 17, 2014

Really good easy recipe even ate it cold!