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squash casserole(like black eyed pea restaurant)

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Susan Din
Houston, TX

Even if you don't like yellow squash, you've got to try this. It almost tastes like fresh sweet corn! This is a copycat recipe of the Black Eyed Pea Restaurant's squash casserole. They are well known for their southern country veggies!

(3 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For squash casserole(like black eyed pea restaurant)

  • 5 lb
    medium yellow summer squash, cleaned and cut into 2" lengths
  • 1/2 c
    chopped onion
  • 1 c
    soft bread crumbs(crumble a few slices of bread/rolls in a food processor)
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1 stick
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • BREADCRUMB TOPPING
  • 1/2 c
    soft bread crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, melted

How To Make squash casserole(like black eyed pea restaurant)

  • 1
    Cut tips off squash and cut each squash into 3 or 4 pieces. Drop squash and chopped onion into a large saucepan with enough boiling water to cover. Return to boil, reduce heat and cook until tender. Drain well in colander and mash, allowing excess liquid to drain.
  • 2
    Combine with beaten eggs, 1-cup breadcrumbs, butter, sugar, salt, onion, and pepper. Turn into a greased 3-quart casserole.
  • 3
    Toss remaining bread crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, until lightly browned.

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