A delicious squash casserole with a cracker crumb topping.
Course Side Dish, Vegetable
Keyword casserole, squash
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 6servings
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines
Ingredients
3tablespoonsolive oil
1tablespoonbutter
1mediumsweet onion, peeled, cut in half and cut into 1/4 inch wide crescent slices
2mediumgreen bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch wide strips
3clovesgarlic, minced
4mediumzucchini, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
2mediumyellow summer squash, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2tablespoonsflour
2cupshalf and half
8ouncesshredded Swiss cheese, divided
2sleeves Ritz crackers, crushed
1tablespoonhoney
1/4cupbutter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375º F
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell peppers and saute until softened, 5-7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until slightly softened, about 1 minute longer. Season with salt and pepper. Saute 2 to 3 minutes longer.
Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir to combine and let cook 1 minute over medium heat. Slowly add the half and half, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and is bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of cheese. Stir until cheese has melted, set aside.
Lay half of the zucchini and summer squash slices in 3-quart baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Top with half of the onion/half and half mixture. Repeat layers ending with onion/half and half mixture. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, bake for 15 minutes longer.
Remove dish from oven and uncover. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top. Melt butter and honey in a small bowl in the microwave. Mix together cracker crumbs and melted butter mixture, sprinkle mixture over cheese. Bake, uncovered until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is lightly browned, about 15 to 20 minutes longer.