Description
This Mexican squash casserole is a flavorful and comforting dish with a Tex-Mex twist. It features tender squash, sweet corn, vibrant bell 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 the Southwest to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound yellow squash, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and 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 the 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 another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the sliced yellow squash, zucchini, chopped red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add the drained corn, diced tomatoes and green chilies (with their liquid), chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Pour the vegetable mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- You can add cooked shredded chicken or ground beef for a heartier meal.
- Fresh cilantro can be added as a garnish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish / Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 200-250
- Sugar: Approx. 5-7g
- Sodium: Approx. 400-500mg
- Fat: Approx. 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 5-8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 20-25g
- Fiber: Approx. 3-5g
- Protein: Approx. 8-10g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 25-35mg