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Blanche's Comforting Squash Casserole 🥒🧀

This squash casserole is a warm, hearty dish that's perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. It's creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor—sure to become a family favorite! The combination of sautéed onion, tender squash, and sharp cheddar creates a deliciously comforting meal. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or your favorite protein for a complete feast! 🌿🥗

Ingredients

For the casserole

2 cups cooked yellow squash, drained well
1 onion, sautéed until translucent
1 can cream of chicken soup (you can substitute with cream of mushroom for a vegetarian option)
¾ cup grated carrots
1 cup scalded milk
½ cup melted butter
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 eggs, beaten
1 package (8 oz.) Pepperidge Farm herb stuffing (set aside ½ cup for topping)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, combine the cooked squash, sautéed onion, cream of chicken soup, grated carrots, scalded milk, melted butter, cheddar cheese, and beaten eggs.

🥄 Mix gently until well combined, but avoid overmixing to keep the texture nice.
Pour the mixture into a greased 3-quart casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
Sprinkle the reserved ½ cup of herb stuffing on top for a crunchy finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until heated through and golden on top.

🔥 For an extra crispy top, consider broiling for the last 2-3 minutes—just keep an eye on it!

Tips & Variations

Add Protein: Stir in some cooked, shredded chicken or turkey to amp up the protein content!
Herbed Twist: Experiment with adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for an extra layer of flavor. 🌱
Cheese Lover: Swap out sharp cheddar for pepper jack or mozzarella for a different cheesy experience.
Make-Ahead: Assemble the casserole a day in advance and store it in the fridge. Just increase the baking time by a few minutes if baking straight from the fridge.

Enjoy this delightful casserole and share it with loved ones—it's sure to bring comfort and smiles to the table! 😊🥄

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Here's the text from the image: **SQUASH CASSEROLE** - 2 cups cooked yellow squash, drained well - 1 onion, sautéed - 1 can cream of chicken soup - ¾ cup grated carrots - 1 cup scalded milk - ½ cup melted butter - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese - 2 eggs, beaten - 1 - 8 oz. Pepperidge Farm herb stuffing (save ½ cup stuffing to put on top) Mix all ingredients together. Pour into greased dish (3-qt. casserole). Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. **Blanche Haupt**

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# Blanche's Comforting Squash Casserole 🥒🧀 This squash casserole is a warm, hearty dish that's perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. It's creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor—sure to become a family favorite! The combination of sautéed onion, tender squash, and sharp cheddar creates a deliciously comforting meal. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or your favorite protein for a complete feast! 🌿🥗 ## Ingredients ### For the casserole - 2 cups cooked yellow squash, drained well - 1 onion, sautéed until translucent - 1 can cream of chicken soup (you can substitute with cream of mushroom for a vegetarian option) - ¾ cup grated carrots - 1 cup scalded milk - ½ cup melted butter - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded - 2 eggs, beaten - 1 package (8 oz.) Pepperidge Farm herb stuffing (set aside ½ cup for topping) ## Instructions 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked squash, sautéed onion, cream of chicken soup, grated carrots, scalded milk, melted butter, cheddar cheese, and beaten eggs. > 🥄 Mix gently until well combined, but avoid overmixing to keep the texture nice. 3. Pour the mixture into a greased 3-quart casserole dish, spreading it evenly. 4. Sprinkle the reserved ½ cup of herb stuffing on top for a crunchy finish. 5. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until heated through and golden on top. > 🔥 For an extra crispy top, consider broiling for the last 2-3 minutes—just keep an eye on it! ## Tips & Variations - **Add Protein**: Stir in some cooked, shredded chicken or turkey to amp up the protein content! - **Herbed Twist**: Experiment with adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for an extra layer of flavor. 🌱 - **Cheese Lover**: Swap out sharp cheddar for pepper jack or mozzarella for a different cheesy experience. - **Make-Ahead**: Assemble the casserole a day in advance and store it in the fridge. Just increase the baking time by a few minutes if baking straight from the fridge. Enjoy this delightful casserole and share it with loved ones—it's sure to bring comfort and smiles to the table! 😊🥄

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Blanche's Squash Casserole

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