How to Make Low-Carb Yellow Squash Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious low-carb side dish to add to your dinner rotation, look no further than this flavorful and comforting Low-Carb Yellow Squash Casserole. This dish is not only easy to make, but it's also a great way to use up an abundance of summer squash from your garden or local farmers' market. Packed with tender yellow squash, onions, and a creamy, cheesy topping, this casserole is sure to become a new family favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups peeled and cubed yellow squash
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped raw almonds
  • 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup coarsely chopped roasted, salted almonds

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil-butter mixture until softened, about 3 minutes. Add squash, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Cover skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until squash is softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer squash mixture to a large bowl.
  • Mix raw almonds and 1/2 cup shredded cheese together in a bowl; stir into squash mixture. Whisk cream and eggs together in a measuring cup or small bowl; stir into squash mixture. Pour squash mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish; top with remaining shredded cheese and roasted almonds.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is golden brown and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    228 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 85mg
    • Sodium: 419mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 255mg