A Year-Round Guide to Franklin and Nantahala

Yield: 8 servings. 1¼ cups unsalted butter, divided 6 to 8 summer squashes, sliced (about 4 cups) 2 carrots, peeled and finely grated 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 (4-ounce)

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 8 servings. 1¼ cups unsalted butter, divided 6 to 8 summer squashes, sliced (about 4 cups) 2 carrots, peeled and finely grated 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 (4-ounce)

Yield: 8 servings.

1¼ cups unsalted butter, divided
6 to 8 summer squashes, sliced (about 4 cups)
2 carrots, peeled and finely grated
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 (4-ounce) jar chopped pimientos, drained
1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
2 cups sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste
1 (12-ounce) bag herb-seasoned cornbread stuffing

Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add squash and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, mix squash, carrots, onion, pimientos, soup, and sour cream. Add salt and pepper to taste.

In a separate bowl, melt remaining butter; add cornbread stuffing and mix together.

Spread half of cornbread mixture in baking dish. Add squash mixture and spread evenly to all corners. Top with remaining cornbread mixture.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are bubbly and cornbread mixture is golden brown.

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This story was published on Apr 16, 2024

Lynn Wells

Lynn Wells is a personal chef with more than 20 years of experience in the food and hospitality industry and a degree in Nutrition Management from UNCG.