Summer Squash Bake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A creamy baked summer squash dish with melted cheddar, green chilies, and onions, perfect for light summer dinners or side dishes for gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb. fresh squash
  • 5 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 c. milk
  • 1 small can chopped green chilies
  • 1 large onion
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Wash and cut up the squash.
  2. Dice the onion and cook both in boiling salted water until tender.
  3. Drain the squash and onion, then mash with a potato masher.
  4. Add about 3 tablespoons of butter, salt, and pepper to taste, and mix well.
  5. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.
  6. Gradually stir a little hot squash mixture into the beaten eggs to temper, then fold the eggs into the squash mixture.
  7. Mix in the flour, milk, and last 2 tablespoons of butter.
  8. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 30 minutes or until golden and set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

699 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.9g 26% DV
Total Fat 41.6g 53% DV
Carbs 68.8g 25% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 13.5g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10196mg 100% DV
Potassium 303.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 165.8mg 55% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 152mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 5.9mg 7% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 359.5mg 28% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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