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Baked Zucchini and Summer Squash

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Sam Jones/Quinn Brein
Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
Yield
6 to 8 servings
Category
Vegetables
Course
Side Dishes
Special Considerations
Vegetarian
Credit
Elaine B. Ciarcia Harwinton Library Friends, Harwinton, Conn
Sources
The Old Farmer's Almanac Garden-Fresh Cookbook
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This recipe for Baked Zucchini and Summer Squash is a terrific way to get vegetables into the most reluctant veggie eaters. We put this to the ultimate test—a friend who hates vegetables—and even she liked it. Plus, it can be mixed a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake it.

Ingredients
3 pounds zucchini or yellow squash or a combination of both, sliced
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh bread crumbs

Instructions

Boil or steam squash until tender. Drain, lightly mash, and set aside.

Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a 2-quart casserole.

In a bowl, combine squash with half of the melted butter, onions, eggs, sugar, salt, and pepper. Place mixture in prepared casserole.

In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs with remaining butter and sprinkle over squash. Bake for 45 minutes and serve hot.

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Comments

<span>Signsoftimes</span> Fri, 08/10/2012 - 10:13
No, the peeling is where most of the vitamins are..
<span>Theresa O.</span> Wed, 08/08/2012 - 17:03
when using yellow summer squash, I never peel it, but make sure you do wash it. The skin is very tender and looks great in any dish! enjoy!
<span>Ellie</span> Wed, 08/08/2012 - 08:01
No...not at all...
<a title="View user profile." href="/author/editors">The Editors</a> Wed, 06/09/2010 - 11:21

Hi Maryeileen, This recipe calls for unpeeled squash. Just make sure to wash it before you begin cooking. Enjoy!

 <span>Maryeileen Corcoran</span> Wed, 06/23/2010 - 19:14
Thanks! :-)