Aunt Marjories Fiesta Squash Casserole Recipes

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Place with cut side down in a baking dish; add water. Cover and bake at 375° for 20-30 minutes or until it is easily pierced with a fork. When cool enough to handle, scoop out squash, separating the strands with a fork. In a skillet, cook beef, onion, red pepper and garlic until meat is browned and the vegetables are tender. Drain; add tomatoes, oregano, salt, pepper and squash. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Transfer to an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with the cheese and parsley; let stand a few minutes.

AUNT FANNY'S BAKED YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• Wash and cut up squash and roughly chop the onion. Boil until tender, approximately 10 minutes. Drain VERY thoroughly, then mash.
• Add all ingredients except half of butter and crumbs, to squash. Melt remaining butter.
• Pour mixture in baking dish, then spread melted butter over top and sprinkle with cracker meal or bread crumbs.
• Bake in 375°F oven for approximately 30 to 45minutes, or until brown on top.
• You might add a few sprinkles of nutmeg to the mixture before pouring into the casserole.

SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Saute squash, onion, and pepper in a saute pan with olive oil until squash is soft. Add salt and white pepper. Put into a casserole dish. Mix the cheese and 1/2 cup of bread crumbs into the casserole dish with the vegetables. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of bread crumbs on top of casserole. Bake until golden brown.

SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Boil or steam the squash until tender. (about 5 minutes)
• 2. Meanwhile, saute the onion in 1 Tbsp. butter.
• 3. Crush 1/2 a sleeve of the crackers. Mix crushed crackers, milk and eggs well.
• 4. Add the cooked squash, onion and 2 Tbsp. butter. Mix well.
• 5. Add 1 cup cheese. Mix.
• 6. Crush the remaining sleeve of cracker. Saute them in a Tbsp of butter.
• 7. Place squash mixture into a baking dish. Put sauteed crackers on top of that. Place 1,2 cup cheese evenly over top
• 8. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

AUNT FANNY'S BAKED SQUASH

Steps:

• Wash and cut squash. Boil until tender, drain thoroughly, then mash. Add all ingredients except half of butter to squash. Melt remaining butter. Pour mixture into baking dish. Then spread melted butter over top and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour.

AUNT FANNY'S SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart microwave-safe baking dish with a cover.
• Spread the squash and onion slices in the baking dish, dot with 1/4 cup of butter cut into chunks, cover the dish, and microwave on High 5 to 7 minutes, or until the vegetables are steaming hot and tender.
• In a bowl, whisk together milk and cornstarch until smooth, and stir in the beaten eggs, salt, and pepper. Pour the milk mixture over the squash and onions.
• Melt 1/4 cup butter.
• Sprinkle the corn flakes cereal evenly over the top of the casserole, drizzle with the melted butter, and bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the cereal topping is golden and crisp.

AUNT FANNIE'S SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Wash squash, cut in half lengthwise, then in 1/4-inch slices.
• Combine with chopped onion and cook in water to barely cover until both are tender.
• Drain thoroughly, pressing out excess water with back of spoon.
• Mash squash and onion with potato masher.
• Mix with half the butter, the cracker crumbs, eggs, sugar, to taste, salt and pepper.
• Pour into greased casserole dish.
• Pour remaining butter on top and sprinkle with additional cracker crumbs.
• Bake at 375F for 45-60 minutes, or until top is golden brown and bubbly.
• NOTE: This recipe is from a restaurant in Smyrna, Georgia called Aunt Fannie's Cabin.
• Aunt Fannie was a freed slave of an old Georgia family who remained with the family until her death.
• The menu at the Cabin represented many of the dishes that Aunt Fannie prepared for the family.

GROUND BEEF SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 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.