Everyone looks forward to summer squash season in the South. The thin skinned squash come up fast and then keep producing as long as the small squash are picked often.
For anyone confused on the difference between summer and winter squash, then the summer squash are the (generally) smaller squash and with thin skins. Winter squash come in during the fall and are thicker skinned - more like pumpkin. Both types are good, but the cooking is quite different on the two. Anytime you look at a squash recipe, determine whether it's a summer or winter squash.
There are a number of varieties of summer squash. In fact, there are loads of types. One of the most common is zucchini. Also, common and popular are the yellow squash. Some of the yellow squash are straight and others are crook neck. The taste is similar on the two types of yellow. Then there are ones like Patty Pan that are round, white and look like spaceships. Those are really great too.
You can use any of the summer squashes in the various dishes. In this case, yellow squash is the top pick due to the color. A greenish or white colored casserole just doesn't look as appetizing as the yellow summer squash. If you don't notice color much, then other varieties are fine to use.
Yellow Summer Squash Recipe
- 2 pounds yellow summer squash
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10 oz)
- 8 oz. sour cream
- 1 carrot (grated)
- 1 onion (chop fine)
- 1 package Pepperidge Farm corn bread stuffing (half in recipe and half for the topping)
- 1 stick butter
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Start a pot of water to boiling. Slice squash while the water is heating. Then, drop squash in the boiling water and leave for about 6 minutes. Drain the squash slices well.
- Add the other ingredients to the squash in a large bowl and mix well. Only put half of the bag of cornbread stuffing in the mix.
- Grease a 9 x 11 casserole dish or spray with Pam.
- Sprinkle the reserved cornbread stuffing mix over the top of the casserole.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 45 minutes. You want the casserole to be cooked through and not mushy in the center. The edges will "set" and may be lightly browned.
Try out some other delicious summer squash recipes:
Summer Squash Recipes - Here are some very basic recipes for summer squash including yellow sqaush. You can add to these basic recipes, but they'll give you the general idaea.
Squash on the Barbecue Grill - It's very easy to cook squash on the grill. It makes a great side dish when you're having an outdoor meal.
Southern Zucchini Pie - You can use your yellow squash in this recipe. No problem. It's a skillet recipe and simple to make.
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