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Tex-Mex Summer Squash Casserole

Here's how you make Tex-Mex Summer Squash Casserole
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 60m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 1/4 pounds squash (summer yellow, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise, about 10 cups)
  • 2/3 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 can (4 ounce) chili pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup jalapeno peppers, chopped (canned, drained)
  • 2 1/4 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 7 ounces), divided
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup salsa (mild)
  • 4 medium scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped, for garnish
  • 1 avocado, chopped
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  • Step 2: Combine squash, onion, chiles, jalapeños, and 3/4 cup cheese in a large bowl, Sprinkle with flour; toss to coat.

  • Step 3: Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.

  • Step 4: Bake the casserole until it is bubbling and the squash is tender, 35 to 45 minutes.

  • Step 5: Spoon salsa over the casserole and sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese.

  • Step 6: Bake, uncovered, until golden and heated through, 20 to 30 minutes.

  • Step 7: Sprinkle with scallions,avocado and red onion.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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