Description
This Mexican squash casserole is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a southwest-inspired dish. It features tender squash, sweet corn, colorful peppers, and a blend of savory spices, all topped with melted cheese. It’s a perfect side dish or a light main course that brings a taste of family tradition to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow squash, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in the sliced zucchini, yellow squash, chopped red and green bell peppers, and thawed corn. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly tender.
- Add the diced green chilies, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- In a separate bowl, toss together the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses.
- Pour the vegetable mixture into a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cheese mixture evenly over the top of the vegetables.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier casserole, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
- You can add cooked shredded chicken or ground beef to make this a heartier main dish.
- If you don’t have fresh peppers, you can use a 10-ounce package of frozen mixed peppers and onions.
- Feel free to adjust the spices to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg