Original Blog Entry: The Other Squash Casserole

Lucky Star — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:07:49 GMT

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 40 mins

Stand Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Servings:8

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs. yellow squash

1 lb. zucchini

1 small sweet onion, chopped

2 1/2 tsp. salt, divided

1 cup grated carrots

1 ( 10 3/4-oz.) can cream of chicken soup

1 (8-oz.) container sour cream

1 (8-oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped

1 ( 8-oz.) package herb-seasoned stuffing

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Directions

Prepare zucchini and squash:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Cut squash and zucchini into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place in a Dutch oven. Add chopped onion, 2 tsp. salt, and water to cover.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook 5 minutes; drain well.

Combine casserole ingredients:

Stir together 1 cup grated carrots, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl.

Fold in squash mixture.

Make stuffing topping:

Stir together stuffing and 1/2 cup melted butter.

Assemble casserole:

Spoon half of stuffing mixture in bottom of a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

Spoon squash mixture over stuffing mixture.

Top with remaining stuffing mixture.

Bake casserole:

Bake at 350 F for 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown, shielding with aluminum foil after 20 to 25 minutes to prevent excessive browning, if necessary. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.... [ More ]