Tex-Mex Summer Squash Casserole

Super tasty! I substituted chipotle chiles in adobo sauce for the canned green chiles. Gives it a smokey flavor that is divine. I accidentally used hot Ghost Pepper salsa instead of the mild Abuelita salsa I had meant to use (got the jars mixed up). Pretty hot but wow it is good.

Cumin and Chili Powder Kicked it Up! We made this with patty pan squash, since our share had an abundance, and 3 of those made for a veggie overflow. I love the stir-in flour idea, so much easier than having to pan-prep something else. We did halve the recipe to use an 8x8 pan, and got 6 hearty servings instead. Made it the night before, and viola, an easy weeknight meal for the fam. The extra-sharp cheese really made this come together, but we also tossed in maybe 1 t. of cumin and half that of chili powder, plus a bit of queso fresca we had to use up, and got a nice sloppy slice, just like our King Ranch chicken. This would be a killer alternative of King Ranch for vegetarians, and we may try squash instead of tortillas next time we make that! Shallots and jalapeno replaced the red onions and scallions as garnish because we didn't have them, and it came out really cute. Biggest surprise: My kid relished this dish. Pros: Great use of squash, and kid friendly Cons: Without added spice might be bland

Yummy use for zuchhini! YUM! This will now be my go-to recipe for fresh-from-the-garden zucchini! To try this out for myself first, I used one 13oz zucchini, 1/8c onion, 1/8 cup chopped jarred jalapenos, sprinkle of salt (we're not salt fans), about 2 handfuls of fiesta blend shredded cheese (the only cheese we had on hand), enough salsa to cover most of the top, and a sprinkle of white whole wheat flour. I didn't have the garnish suggestions, so I left those out, as well as the can of green chilies. I loved how this came out! (FYI - You want to bake this until the squash is tender but not mushy!) I baked my smaller portion for 20 minutes covered, uncovered for 10. I plan to make the full-sized recipe for a family get-together on Sunday. I also can't wait to try all of the reviewers' suggestions for making this a meal - they sound delicious! Pros: Easy, delicious

Yum! We've been inundated with summer squash from our garden and this Tex Mex casserole was a great way to use some of it up! It's cheesy and spicy, and super easy to make! I added some chopped up homemade veggie burgers for more flavor. This is a great recipe you can feel good about using to branch out and be creative with. Pros: Easy to make, flavor-packed, versatile, good way to use summer squash! Cons: Could be too spicy for those who don't like much heat

Surprisingly good! I used the full amount of jalapenos and WOW that's spicy! I do like spicy foods so I find it tolerable. With the lack of spices in this recipe I thought it would be bland. I think the dish is only as good as the salsa you use since that is where the bulk of flavor is coming from. I added a can of drained/rinsed black beans to up the protein and fiber and make it a main dish. A handful of frozen corn would be a nice addition too. We like to eat this casserole with a side of tortilla chips. It is like a healthy version of nachos! Pros: Easy Cons: Lots of slicing and chopping

Surprisingly good!I used the full amount of jalapenos and WOW that's spicy! I do like spicy foods so I find it tolerable. With the lack of spices in this recipe I thought it would be bland. I think the dish is only as good as the salsa you use since that is where the bulk of flavor is coming from.I added a can of drained/rinsed black beans to up the protein and fiber and make it a main dish. A handful of frozen corn would be a nice addition too. We like to eat this casserole with a side of tortilla chips. It is like a healthy version of nachos!Pros: EasyCons: Lots of slicing and chopping

I would like to say, for the record, I have no idea what "summer squash" is. LoL I assumed it was the yellow squash and that's what I used. The flavor was great, the texture was not. My husband hated it. He ate it a little of it for dinner and never touched it again. I ate leftovers a few times, but then lost interest myself.

Great way to use all that squash from our CSA! I added one large fresh tomato to the squash mixture to give it more color. Next time I'll try adding black beans--what a great idea.

Great way to use all that squash from our CSA! I added one large fresh tomato to the squash mixture to give it more color. Next time I'll try adding black beans--what a great idea.

I used 2 T. chopped jalapeno instead of the jarred, and added one can of drained black beans. Used a lot of salsa- covered the top! There was a little more juice in the bottom of the cooked pan than I like, but I just used a big spoon and took some out (didn't want the squash to get mushy). This was quite delicious- a terrific meatless meal- and we will definitely make this again!