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MEXICAN SQUASH AND GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE

A simple combination of yellow squash, ground beef, and Mexican spices. A great way to use up the bounty of summer squash in the garden.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11



Mexican Squash and Ground Beef Casserole image

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in the skillet over medium heat. Mix in the squash, onion and garlic and sauté until tender.
  • Add the ground beef and tomatoes (and water if fresh tomatoes are used) into the skillet. Season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Turn mixture into an ovenproof casserole dish. Top with cheddar cheese. Bake in 400°F oven for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.5, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 71.2, Sodium 186.9, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 20.9

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb Italian sausage
1 tablespoon oil
3 medium yellow squash, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (OR 1 pint fresh tomato, diced and 1/2 cup water)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
salt and pepper
1 cup cheddar cheese

TEXICAN SQUASH

My Mom gave me this recipe. It's a different spin on the regular squash casserole.

Provided by Lynn

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9



Texican Squash image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add squash and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl combine eggs, milk, cheese, salt, baking powder, flour and chiles; mix well. Fold in squash.
  • Sprinkle half of the crushed corn chips in the bottom of the prepared dish. Spoon the squash mixture into the dish, and top with the remaining crushed chips.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 144.7 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 982.7 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

2 ½ pounds yellow squash, sliced
4 eggs
½ cup milk
1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 ¼ cups coarsely crushed corn chips

MEXICAN SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

This is a hearty vegetable casserole with a Mexican flair and with the addition of leftover/cooked chicken, it can become a great dinner casserole. The heat can easily be varied by changing the amount of green chiles, adding jalapenos, or by adjusting the amount of spice in the salsa.

Provided by Cassy

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10



Mexican Summer Squash Casserole image

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine yellow squash, zucchini, 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese, chile peppers, onion, and salt in a large bowl. Sprinkle with flour and toss to coat. Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender and casserole is bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and discard foil. Spread salsa on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, until golden and heated through, about 20 minutes more.
  • Garnish with green onions just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 790.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

cooking spray
1 ¼ pounds unpeeled yellow squash, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1 pound peeled zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
2 ½ cups shredded, reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained
⅔ cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup mild or medium salsa
1 tablespoon finely sliced green onion, or to taste

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