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What Are the Different Types of Squash Casserole?

Lori Kilchermann
Lori Kilchermann

Squash is a versatile vegetable and many varieties are suitable for use in casseroles. Butternut, yellow and spaghetti squash are used for making a variety of casseroles, including spaghetti squash casserole and butternut squash casserole. Crookneck quash is used to make a variety of casseroles, including country squash casserole. Carrots, sausage and cheese are also commonly used when making these casseroles.

Butternut squash is often featured in casseroles. Granny's butternut casserole is made with sugar, ground cloves and ground cinnamon. It is also seasoned with pumpkin spice, butter and vanilla. Butternut casserole is made with sugar, butter and crushed pineapple. It is seasoned with ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and chopped walnuts or pecans.

Many types of squash casseroles are topped with cheddar cheese.
Many types of squash casseroles are topped with cheddar cheese.

Another common squash used in casserole recipes is spaghetti squash. Spaghetti squash casserole combines squash with onion and sliced mushrooms. It also features broccoli flowers, cottage cheese and grated mozzarella cheese. Spaghetti squash and spinach casserole combines spinach squash with chopped spinach and sliced mushrooms. It also features bean sprouts, chicken gravy mix and shredded mozzarella cheese.

Yellow squash is a key ingredient in most squash casseroles.
Yellow squash is a key ingredient in most squash casseroles.

Yellow squash is also well-suited for casserole recipes. Two-cheese casserole features yellow squash, sweet onion and garlic cloves. It also includes soft breadcrumbs, shredded Parmesan cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. The dish is flavored with chopped chives, parsley and sour cream. Squash casserole is made with yellow squash, sharp cheddar cheese and mayonnaise. It is topped with a mixture of crushed crackers and melted butter before cooking.

Yellow crookneck squash is a versatile vegetable.
Yellow crookneck squash is a versatile vegetable.

Cheese is a common ingredient in many recipes for these casseroles. Cheese, squash and corn casserole features green bell peppers, onion and zucchini. It also features tomatoes, chili sauce and hot pepper sauce. Corn and cheddar cheese are added to the dish during the last five minutes of cooking. Cheesy squash casserole features crookneck squash, onion and Colby cheese.

Chicken gravy can be used when making squash casserole.
Chicken gravy can be used when making squash casserole.

Carrots are often featured in squash recipes. A country squash dish is made with crookneck squash, carrot and onion. It also features cream of chicken soup, sour cream and herb dressing mix. Summer yellow squash casserole features onion, green pepper and cream of chicken soup. It also is made with sour cream, shredded carrots and stuffing mix.

Some types of casseroles featuring squash also include meat, such as sausage and ground beef. Baked squash sausage casserole features yellow squash, hot sauce and bulk sausage. It is flavored with parsley flakes and topped with toasted bread crumbs. Zucchini casserole features hamburger, onion and peeled tomatoes. It also includes zucchini and is topped with buttered bread crumbs and grated cheese.

Discussion Comments

Ivan83

Maybe this doesn't count at a squash casserole, but my dad makes this amazing dish where he layers thick slices of eggplant with peppers, onions, and mozzarella cheese. Then the whole thing gets covered in tomato sauce.

It's kind of like lasagna but with eggplant instead of noodles. It is so tasty and so decadent but it is mostly vegetables.

whiteplane
My mom makes this incredible casserole that is a mixture of yellow and zucchini squash and goat cheese. It also has garlic and some spices and it is amazing. I could eat it every day.

You get the delicate and subtle flavor of the squash which is contrasted by the sharp and creamy goat cheese. I beg my mom to make it every time I go to visit.

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    • Many types of squash casseroles are topped with cheddar cheese.
      By: Bert Folsom
      Many types of squash casseroles are topped with cheddar cheese.
    • Yellow squash is a key ingredient in most squash casseroles.
      By: web2000ra
      Yellow squash is a key ingredient in most squash casseroles.
    • Yellow crookneck squash is a versatile vegetable.
      By: zigzagmtart
      Yellow crookneck squash is a versatile vegetable.
    • Chicken gravy can be used when making squash casserole.
      By: Stephanie Frey
      Chicken gravy can be used when making squash casserole.
    • Squash casseroles may feature zucchini, ground meat and cheese.
      By: mrslevite
      Squash casseroles may feature zucchini, ground meat and cheese.
    • Butternut squash can be baked with ham and potatoes to make a hearty casserole.
      By: Bronwyn Photo
      Butternut squash can be baked with ham and potatoes to make a hearty casserole.
    • Sour cream is a popular ingredient in squash casseroles.
      By: dream79
      Sour cream is a popular ingredient in squash casseroles.