Monday, August 5, 2019

Squash Casserole {Dairy Free}

When I first published this recipe, it was laden with cheese. I altered the ingredients to accommodate my new dietary needs (I explain more here) and transformed this recipe into a deliciously dairy free side dish!


Squash Casserole {Dairy Free}
Yield: about 8 side dish servings

Ingredients
  • 1 lb yellow squash (2-3 medium) - peeled, seeded, chopped
  • 1 large (or 2 small) yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp minced garlic (fresh, not dried)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Daiya cheddar style shreds
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried parsley

Directions
  1. Steam squash, onion, and garlic in slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours, or until tender. Drain off excess liquid. Use immersion blender to desired smooth, or chunky, consistency.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  3. Stir mayonnaise into squash mixture. Beat eggs and slowly whisk into squash mixture. Stir in cheddar shreds, nutritional yeast, and salt until evenly distributed.
  4. Pour into greased casserole dish. Sprinkle top with parsley.
  5. Bake 35 minutes, or until top turns golden brown. Serve hot from the oven and enjoy!

Note
  • Zucchini can be used in place of yellow squash, or try a combination of the two! Acorn squash also works well. Really, any savory squash will do!

Recipe adapted from Genius Kitchen.