Zucchini and Yellow Squash Cheese Bake
Since we have an abundance of all kinds of squash, there will be several recipes heading your way that all involve squash! The recipe I am going to share today is one that is so easy and one that you will want to make over and over again! The squash, basil and onions were all home grown. Although there are several versions of this on pinterest, I have been making this recipe for years. Listed below are the ingredients I use and the steps to make this delicious side dish.
Ingredients:
3 medium zucchinis cut in half moon slices
3 medium yellow squash in half moon slices
4 TBS of fresh basil cut in pieces
1/4 cup of chopped onion
1 tsp of dried Thyme
1 1/2 tsp of garlic salt with parsley
3/4 cup of 5 cheese Italian to mix in squash and then 3/4 cup of 5 cheese Italian to sprinkle on top
1/2 cup of parmesan cheese to mix in with squash and then sprinkle over top of casserole when almost done
salt and pepper
Insturctions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 F/180 C. Spray 9 x 11 pan with olive oil or any kind of non stick spray. Wash squash and cut off ends and begin slicing all the squash Wash basil and pat dry. and finely chop. Then chop 1/4 cup of onion.
2. Combine squash, basil, onion, Thyme, garlic salt and both kinds of cheese. Stir making sure herbs and cheese are distributed evenly.
3. Place mixture in pan and bake uncovered for 30 mins or until squash is tender when stuck with a fork.
4. When casserole is almost complete, take out and spread the rest of the cheeses over top of the casserole and place back in oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
5. When cheese is slightly brown take out of oven and serve hot. Enjoy! Leftovers refrigerate well and can be heated and served the next day!