Introduction: Summer Squash Recipes

My garden is overflowing with summer squash!

Here are a few more ways to use it up!

Step 1: Cheesey Summer Squash Casserole

Very easy to make!

Prep time: 5-10 minutes

Cook time: 45-60 mins

Ingredients

3 cups of squashed chopped into chunks

1 cup cracker crumbs

1 cup cheese, shredded

2 tbsp. butter

1/2 an onion chopped

2 eggs, beaten

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients together (leave out 1/4 cup of cheese for top)

2. Top with cheese and a few cracker crumbles.

3. Place in casserole dish, cover with foil or top and bake at 350 degrees for 45mins-1 hour

My kids do not care for squash, but they will eat this dish. :) Also great for to bring to parties!

or

*stuffed squash is also quick and easy to make.



Step 2: Squash Bread

Makes 2 loaves

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Bake Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

3 cups flour

4 tsp. cinnamon

1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

3 cups squash, shredded

4 eggs

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 cup oil

4 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions

1. preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Mix, flour, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda thoroughly.

3. In a separate bowl mix eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla. beat for 3 minutes.

4. stir in squash

5. Add the dry ingredients and mix until moist.

6. Pour into two well-greased loaf pan. Bake for 40 mins

Great for dessert or breakfast!