Healthy Main Dish Recipes Healthy Casserole Recipes Vegetable Casserole Recipes Healthy Squash Casserole Recipes Cheesy Squash Bake Be the first to rate & review! Here's a terrific way to dress up the last of the season's summer squash. Reduced-fat cheddar cheese gives this side dish recipe plenty of flavor. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 21, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 25 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Profile: Heart Healthy Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Low Fat Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Vegetarian Low Sodium Nut-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 pound yellow squash, thinly sliced ½ cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon lower-fat margarine or vegetable oil spread 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour ½ cup fat-free milk ½ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (2 ounces) ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ⅛ teaspoon salt Nonstick cooking spray ½ cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs, toasted Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large saucepan, cook squash and onion in a small amount of boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes or until tender; drain and set aside. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt margarine over medium heat. Stir in flour until well mixed. Gradually stir in milk; cook and stir until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, pepper and salt until cheese is melted. Add squash mixture; toss to coat. Coat a 1- to 1 1/2-quart baking dish, casserole, or souffle dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon in squash mixture. Sprinkle evenly with bread crumbs. Bake about 25 minutes or until golden brown and heated through. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 72 Calories 3g Fat 8g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1/2 cup Calories 72 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 3g Protein 5g 9% Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Cholesterol 7mg 2% Vitamin A 377IU 8% Vitamin C 14mg 15% Folate 31mcg 8% Sodium 165mg 7% Calcium 177mg 14% Iron 0mg 2% Magnesium 22mg 5% Potassium 275mg 6% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved