How to Cook Summer Squash using Scallop Squash in Squash Casseroles

In searching how to cook summer squash, you will find a wide variety of vegetables in the squash family including scallop squash, yellow summer squash, yellow crookneck squash and zucchini.

All squash are members of the gourd family and are divided into two groups; summer and winter. These terms are a little confusing thinking it could mean the winter ones are grown in the winter. Summer squash are in the markets year round. When they are harvested, they have a tender thin skin and do not keep as well. These squash are often eaten fresh with the skin on.

NOTE: Summer and winter squash refers to the storage life of these vegetables. Summer squash have a shorter storage life where as winter squash will store longer.

SQUASH SUPREME

• 3 Cups sliced summer squash


• 1 Can cream of mushroom soup


• 1 Cup sour cream


• 1 Grated carrot


• 1 Small grated onion


• Salt/ pepper


• 1 Package stuffing mix


• 3 Tablespoons butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease a casserole baking dish.

Mix soup, sour cream, carrot, onion, salt, pepper and mix well.

In casserole dish make alternating layers of the stuffing, the squash and the soup mixture ending with some stuffing on the top.

Cut butter into small pieces and dot on top of stuffing.

Bake for 40 minutes.

YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH

• 6 to 8 Summer squash sliced


• 2 Slices bacon


• ¼ Cup water


• 1 Chopped onion


• ½ Chopped green pepper

Brown bacon in a pot.

Pour water into the pot and add squash.

Add the onion and green pepper.

Salt and pepper to taste and cook uncovered until tender.

SQUASH FRITTERS

• 1 Pint grated squash


• 1 Teaspoon salt


• 2 Well beaten eggs


• 2 Teaspoons baking powder


• Flour

Mix first four ingredients together.

Add enough flour to make a stiff batter.

Drop by tablespoonful into hot oil and fry on both sides.

For more delicious recipes check out the following.

• How to cook zucchini


• How to cook pumpkin


• How to cook spaghetti squash


• How to cook butternut squash

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