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The Perfect Yellow Squash Recipe!

I love using yellow squash to make this casserole. It’s the perfect yellow squash recipe because it’s light and flavorful and perfect for summer when this squash is plentiful in the garden.

Check out how easy it is to make this summer squash casserole! Yellow Squash Recipes are tasty and easy to whip up! Using summer squash in recipes is a great way to stretch the food budget, too.

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The Perfect Yellow Squash Recipe!

What is a yellow squash? 

The yellow squash is more commonly known as summer squash. It’s a curved squash variety that has a flat bottom and thinner or tapered top much like an elongated gourd. Yellow squash is mild and lightly sweet. They typically have more seeds in the flesh than other summer squash varieties like zucchini! 

yellow squash and chopped onion ingredients in the pan ready to be cooked.

Do I need to peel the yellow squash? 

Nope! The great thing about summer squash or yellow squash is that the skin will get soft and it’s edible. You don’t have to go through the hassle of peeling off the skin. If you are really feeling like you don’t want the skin on you can remove it but I honestly don’t bother doing that when prepping my yellow squash recipe ingredients. 

But don’t forget you do have to clean the yellow squash before you use it.

Is this summer squash casserole an easy dinner recipe? 

Absolutely. This recipe needs to bake for about 25 minutes to soften the squash and get everything nice and melty but it’s quick to prep and doesn’t require much maintenance once you pop it into the oven. You can set a timer and forget about it until it’s time to pull it out.

Pair this yellow squash recipe with some grilled chicken breasts and you’ve got yourself the perfect dinner recipe done in no time! 

If you like casseroles you will definitely want to make squash and zucchini casserole, and chicken and yellow squash casserole to your menu plans.

ingredients needed to make squash and zucchini casserole ready to eat.

Ingredients you will need to make this yellow squash recipe: 

  • 4 Cups squash, diced
  • 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ¼ Cup milk
  • 1 Small onion
  • ½ Cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ Cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs for topping
  • Salt and pepper to taste

You will also need a cutting board, a good sharp knife for chopping, and a casserole pan for baking this delicious yellow squash recipe. 

Can I use other kinds of squash for this yellow squash casserole? 

You can! I like to use summer squash to make this recipe but you can use any color/kind of squash you want. Some of the tougher squash varieties might take longer to cook but you certainly adjust the recipe and incorporate any kind of squash you like. During the summer when zucchini and summer squash are plentiful in the garden I’ll throw some of each in this recipe and it comes out great. 

Remember some of the larger squashes will have more watery flesh so you’ll end up with more liquid when cooking. Allowing the diced squash to release some moisture before baking will help avoid a watery casserole. 

yellow squash casserole on white plate with a fork

How to make a summer squash casserole:

Preheat oven to 375°

Dice squash and onion.

Saute squash and onion in a large saucepan, to keep calories down add just enough olive oil to keep them from sticking in the pan. 

ingredients in the pan ready to be cooked.

Cook until squash is soft and onion is translucent.

sauted yellow squash and onion in a frying pan with a wooden spatula.

Add garlic, and cook for 1 minute.

step 5 of the recipe.

Stir in Greek yogurt, milk, and shredded cheese.

Transfer to the baking dish or individual ramekins.

recipe being put in a casserole dish to bake.

Sprinkle top with Panko breadcrumbs for a delicious crunchy topping.

bread crumbs added to the top before baking.

Bake for 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown. 

Finished pan of the squash and zucchini casserole ready to serve.

Do you have other delicious recipes I can try at home? 

I’m so excited to share some of my other favorite recipes with you. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for a no bake chocolate dessert or an easy drink like sweet tea, we’ve got you covered.

finished squash casserole in a white ramekin dish with a fork

Printable version of this Summer squash casserole:

Yield: 8

Yellow Squash Casserole

Yellow Squash Casserole
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 Cups squash, diced
  • 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ¼ Cup milk
  • 1 Small onion
  • ½ Cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ Cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 Cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 Cup Panko bread crumbs for topping
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Dice squash and onion.
  2. Saute squash and onion in large saucepan, to keep calories down add just enough olive oil to keep them from sticking in pan. 
  3. Cook until squash is soft and onion is translucent.
  4. Add garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in Greek yogurt, milk, and shredded cheese.
  6. Transfer to baking dish or individual ramekins.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°
  8. Sprinkle top with Panko breadcrumbs for a delicious crunchy topping.
  9. Bake for 25 minutes or until top is golden brown.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1/2 cups

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 149Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 192mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 6g

I am not a medical expert. These calculations are provided as a courtesy.

Patty Mcadams

Monday 10th of April 2023

No Greek yogurt what else can I use???

Michele

Thursday 11th of May 2023

Sour cream. Thanks

Shanan

Saturday 16th of May 2020

My boyfriend can't stand squash but we were gifted some so I had to use it. I tried this recipe and he ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT😊! 4 STARS!

Michele

Thursday 11th of June 2020

Thank you. That is great to hear.

Jeanne Olea

Monday 12th of August 2019

Look forward to making some of these dishes. I will start tomorrow with the squash recipe since we now have some from our garden.

Catherine Sokolowski

Thursday 4th of July 2019

I love eating squash all summer but ran out of ideas of how to cook them. This looks delicious! I pinned the recipe and will try it very soon!

Michele Brosius

Wednesday 31st of July 2019

Thanks, Cathy! I hope you like the recipe.

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