Description
This gluten-free squash casserole offers a comforting, celiac-safe dish. It features tender squash baked with a creamy sauce and a crispy, gluten-free topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs yellow squash, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs (such as made from gluten-free bread or crushed gluten-free crackers)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large pot, bring lightly salted water to a boil. Add the sliced yellow squash and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Drain well and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the gluten-free all-purpose flour blend and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked squash to the cheese sauce and gently stir to coat.
- Pour the squash mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the gluten-free breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the squash casserole.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let the casserole stand for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or a dash of paprika to the cheese sauce.
- You can use a mix of yellow squash and zucchini for variety.
- Ensure all ingredients, especially broths and seasonings, are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg