Mexican Summer Squash Casserole

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This hearty Mexican-style squash casserole can become a great dinner casserole with the addition of leftover cooked chicken.

Submitted by Cassy
Updated on November 3, 2023
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
1 9x13-inch casserole
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • cooking spray

  • 1 ¼ pounds unpeeled yellow squash, quartered lengthwise and sliced

  • 1 pound peeled zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced

  • 2 ½ cups shredded, reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

  • ⅔ cup finely chopped onion

  • 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¾ cup mild or medium salsa

  • 1 tablespoon finely sliced green onion, or to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Combine yellow squash, zucchini, 1/2 of the Cheddar, onion, chile peppers, and salt in a large bowl. Sprinkle with flour and toss to coat. Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender and casserole is bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and discard foil. Spread salsa on top and sprinkle with remaining Cheddar. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, until golden and heated through, about 20 minutes.

  4. Garnish with green onions just before serving.

Recipe Tip

The heat of this dish can easily be adjusted by changing the amount of green chiles, adding jalapeños, or adjusting the amount of spice in the salsa.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

90 Calories
2g Fat
10g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 90
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 791mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 34mg 37%
Calcium 142mg 11%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 402mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.