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Summer Squash Casserole on a plate with steak
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5 from 5 votes

Summer Squash Casserole with Patty Pan and Zucchini

Try this Summer Squash Casserole recipe that combines unique Patty Pan squash and Zucchini for a delightful meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: Baked, cheese, Cherry Tomato, comfort food, healthy, Patty Pan Squash, Squash, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ Pounds Summer Squash We use Patty Pan and Globe Zucchini Squash
  • 8 Ounces Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Oregano or two teaspoons of dried oregano
  • 2 ½ Ounces NY Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 Cups Non-Fat Cottage Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Cut the summer squash into slightly larger-than-bite-size chunks. 
    Cut up Squash
  • Rinse the cherry tomatoes with cool water.
    A variety of tomatoes and squash on a table
  •  Remove the oregano leaves from their stems and coarsely chop the oregano.
    Fresh herbs
  • Shred the NY Sharp Cheddar Cheese
    Shredded Cheese
  • Combine the squash, tomatoes, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix together. 
    Summer squash and tomatoes
  • Layer a casserole dish with half of the squash/tomato mixture.
    Summer squash and tomatoes
  • Using a spoon, add half of the cottage cheese on top of the squash. Sprinkle half of the NY sharp cheddar cheese on top.
    A blue bowl filled with vegetables and cheese
  • Add the remaining Squash/tomato mixture.
    A blue bowl filled with vegetables and cheese
  • Then add the remaining cottage cheese. Finally, top everything off with the remaining NY sharp cheddar cheese.
    A blue bowl filled with vegetables and cheese
  • Bake in a 350-degree oven for 45 minutes or until the liquid bubbles and the cheese starts to turn golden brown.
    Summer Squash Casserole on a plate
  • Once finished, enjoy the casserole alongside your favorite meat and/or crusty bread.
    A plate of food with a fork and knife on it

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 1709mg | Potassium: 779mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 849IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 298mg | Iron: 2mg