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Yield: 8 servings. 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 medium yellow squash, quartered 1 large Vidalia onion, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup sour

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 8 servings. 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 medium yellow squash, quartered 1 large Vidalia onion, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup sour

Squash Casserole, a Worthy Potluck Addition

squash casserole april 2016

Yield: 8 servings.

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 medium yellow squash, quartered
1 large Vidalia onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup sour cream
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 sleeve butter crackers, crushed

Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon each of butter and olive oil. Add squash and onions. Cook on medium heat until squash and onions are tender. Add salt and black pepper. Drain off excess liquid.

In separate bowl, mix sour cream, cheddar cheese, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper, if using. Pour over squash and onions and mix well.

Butter a 2-quart casserole dish and add in squash mixture. Cover with crackers and top with dabs of the remaining butter. Bake at 350°, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until top is lightly browned.

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This story was published on Mar 21, 2016

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells gained a fond respect and interest in cooking from her mother and Aunt Addie at the age of 8 in North Carolina. During college, Wells worked in a wide range of restaurants, from fine dining to family- owned. After graduating from UNC Greensboro with a degree in nutrition management and hospitality, Wells began a 21-year career in the nutrition department at Cone Health. In 2014, Wells started Thyme Well Spent Personal Chef Service, an in-home cooking experience for private clients, which continues today. Wells is also a food writer, food stylist, culinary consultant, and the recipe developer/writer for Our State.