I’m always looking for new side dishes to serve on Thanksgiving. My southern husband loves yellow summer squash that i now always available even though it’s not really in season, and I found a southern recipe that makes yellow squash delicious and fancy. Cheese and Bacon Yellow Squash Bake is creamy, cheesy, and yummy. I like to use sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheeses in this version, but you can vary the types of cheese, and you can also substitute zucchini for the yellow squash (or use half and half).

This dish can be assembled ahead, refrigerated, and baked just before serving. Leftovers heat up nicely the next day.

8 Servings


4 ounces thick sliced bacon, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

2 pounds yellow summer squash, sliced


1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup soft bread crumbs

Topping:
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp; remove from the pan to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat. Add the onion to the bacon fat and sauté until the onions are softened.
3. Place the squash in a microwave-safe bowl; cover with water and 1 teaspoon salt. Microwave 8-10 minutes or until soft. Drain well.
4. Stir in the onions, bacon, sour cream, mayonnaise, eggs, pepper, salt, cheese, and bread crumbs. Transfer the mixture to a 2 quart baking dish.
5. Mix the topping ingredients and sprinkle evenly over the squash mixture. Bake 40-50 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese is melted.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 Calories from Fat 268
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 65% Protein 13% Carb. 22%

Nutrient Amount preserving
Total Fat 30 g 46%
Saturated Fat 11 g 57%
Cholesterol 100 mg 33%
Sodium 706 mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 22 g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1 g 4%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 13 g

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 34% Calcium 0% Iron 10%

husband loves yellow summer squash that I now always available even though it’s not really in season, and I found a southern recipe that makes yellow squash delicious and fancy. Cheese and Bacon Yellow Squash Bake is creamy, cheesy, and yummy. I like to use sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheeses in this version, but you can vary the types of cheese, and you can also substitute zucchini for the yellow squash (or use half and half).