Some people complain about the overabundance of summer squash. Virginia Willis says, just make squash casserole -- lightened up for the season.
Some people complain about the overabundance of summer squash. Virginia Willis says, just make squash casserole -- lightened up for the season.
Virginia Willis
Constricted neck squash is thinner at the stem end than the blossom end, and is classified as either "crookneck" or "straight neck." It is often pale yellow. Zucchini squash is cylindrical and is most often bright green.
Constricted neck squash is thinner at the stem end than the blossom end, and is classified as either "crookneck" or "straight neck." It is often pale yellow. Zucchini squash is cylindrical and is most often bright green.
Virginia Willis
Patty pan squash is round and flattened like a plate with scalloped edges. They are often white, but also can be pale yellow and green.
Patty pan squash is round and flattened like a plate with scalloped edges. They are often white, but also can be pale yellow and green.
Virginia Willis
Slice the squash and zucchini about 1/4 inch thick.
Slice the squash and zucchini about 1/4 inch thick.
Virginia Willis
Steam the squash and onions over boiling water and repeat with zucchini -- or just zap it in the microwave.
Steam the squash and onions over boiling water and repeat with zucchini -- or just zap it in the microwave.
Virginia Willis
Use a mixture of sharp and reduced-fat cheddar cheese.
Use a mixture of sharp and reduced-fat cheddar cheese.
Virginia Willis
Whisk oil and flour together in a saucepan, whisk in milk and stir in a cup of the cheese.
Whisk oil and flour together in a saucepan, whisk in milk and stir in a cup of the cheese.
Virginia Willis
Pour over the squash and onions; stir to combine. Add eggs, breadcrumbs, and herbs.
Pour over the squash and onions; stir to combine. Add eggs, breadcrumbs, and herbs.
Virginia Willis
Top the mixture with more cheese and breadcrumbs, bake and serve.
Top the mixture with more cheese and breadcrumbs, bake and serve.
Virginia Willis