Yellow Squash Casserole (5 Ingredients!)

Yellow Squash Casserole (5 Ingredients!)

from wholesomeyum.com
35 min
12 servings

This easy yellow squash casserole recipe has layers of roasted summer squash and creamy homemade cheese sauce. Just 5 ingredients!

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Yellow squash ((sliced into 1/4 inch slices))
  • 2 1/2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp Sea salt ((divided))
  • 3/8 tsp Black pepper ((divided))
  • 2 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese ((shredded, divided))
  • 3/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 cloves Garlic ((minced))

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, toss the slices in the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

  3. 3

    Place the squash slices in a single layer on the lined baking sheet. Roast for 10-12 minutes, until tender.

  4. 4

    Layer the roasted squash in a 9x13 baking dish.

  5. 5

    In a medium saucepan, combine 2 1/4 cups cheddar cheese, heavy cream, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and heat over medium heat, until melted and smooth.

  6. 6

    Pour the sauce over the squash and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese on top.

  7. 7

    Bake for 20-25 minutes until the casserole starts to bubble. Switch to broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is golden to your liking.