Cheesy Yellow Squash Casserole
THM-Friendly: S
- 3 lbs. yellow squash (zucchini optional)
Slice summer squash (1/4-1/2" coins or you can dice) and arrange in a 9x13" baking dish.Ā
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 3/4 cup half and half
Scramble the egg and garlic with the half and half in a bowl. Set aside.
- 2 1/2 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted
- 3/4 tsp. mineral salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar (you can reduce the amount if desired)
- 1 sliced white onion (chop if you prefer small pieces) - optional
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
Place all the remaining filling ingredients in the baking dish and mix with the squash, spreading evenly into the baking dish. Pour egg mix over the squash/cheese.
Topping
- 2 Tbsp. melted butter
- 1/2 cup pork rind crumbs, crushed (measure after crushing)
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp. paprika
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Combine the topping ingredients in a bowl and spread evenly on top of the casserole.
Bake for 30 minutes at 350Ā°.
You can freeze this before baking. Just take out of the freezer the night before you want to serve and thaw in the refrigerator.
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