Calabicitas Squash Casserole Recipes

CALABACITAS CASSEROLE WITH POLENTA AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, corn, garlic and chiles. Saute 3 minutes, add zucchini and yellow squash and onions, season with salt and pepper, chili powder; cook 7 to 8 minutes. Add stewed tomatoes and heat through. Transfer to baking dish. Cut 1 tube of polenta in 1/2-inch slices lengthwise. Top vegetables with polenta and cheese. Place in hot oven to melt cheese and warm polenta, 8 to 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro or flat-leaf parsley.

CALABICITAS (SQUASH) CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large heavy skillet, saute the onion, garlic, and zucchini in oil. discard the garlic. Mix in drained corn, chopped chiles, and salt. Cover tightly and heat through. Mix in cheese and serve.
• There is also another way to use above ingredients but with a little flour and a cup of either canned or whole milk added to the mixture. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and bake.
• 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. I like this one best.

YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place squash and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in a small amount of water. Cover, and cook until squash is tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well, and place in a large bowl.
• In a medium bowl, mix together cracker crumbs and cheese. Stir half of the cracker mixture into the cooked squash and onions. In a small bowl, mix together eggs and milk, then add to squash mixture. Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter, and season with salt and pepper. Spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cracker mixture, and dot with 2 tablespoons butter.
• Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.

CALABACITAS CASSEROLE WITH POLENTA AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
• Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish with 1 T olive oil.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add remaining 2 T olive oil, corn, garlic and jalapenos. Saute 3 minutes.
• Add zucchini, yellow squash and onions, season with salt, pepper and chili powder. Cook 7-8 minutes.
• Add stewed tomatoes and heat through.
• Transfer skillet contents to baking dish.
• Cut tube of polenta in 1/2-inch slices. Top vegetables with polenta and cheese.
• Place in oven to melt cheese and warm polenta, 8-10 minutes.
• Garnish with scallions and cilantro.
• NOTE: Feel free to add a can of drained black beans or shredded chicken for protein.

SQUASH CALABACITAS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring until translucent. Add zucchini and poblano pepper, and saute until soft. Stir in corn and beans, and heat through. Season with salt to taste.

SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add squash, and cook until tender. Drain well.
• Place squash in a large mixing bowl. Add butter, reserving 1/2 tablespoon, to the squash and mash well. Mix bell pepper, sugar, onion, egg, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, cheese and nuts to the mixture. Transfer the mixture to a 1-quart casserole dish. Top with bread crumbs. Dot with the reserved butter.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes.

CALABACITAS CON LECHE (SQUASH WITH MILK)

Steps:

• Saute squash in butter until tender.
• Reduce heat and add corn, onions, salt, pepper, and green chilies.
• Mix well and add milk.
• Simmer until well blended.
• Pour into a 1-quart casserole dish.
• Top with cheese.
• Cover and bake at 400F for 20 minutes.