There are certain foods that we look forward to each season and yellow squashes are definitely one of them! Sometimes referred to as “summer squashes,” these little yellow guys are so versatile, BUT so many people limit themselves to just casseroles. There are so many yellow squash recipes and ways to prepare them, so we decided to put together a list of our absolute favorites to hopefully give you some summer meal inspiration. Check ’em out, and happy cooking!
1. Small Town Woman‘s Zucchini Gratin with Yellow Squash
If you’re a fan of cheese, zucchini, yellow squash, onions and garlic, you need to give this gratin a try. Cheese and garlic make nearly everything better, and even if you’re not a veggie person, there’s enough cheese in here that we’re willing to bet you’ll be converted. Get the recipe here!
2. Five Heart Home‘s Baked Parmesan Yellow Squash
We mentioned how cheese makes everything better in the last one, right? Well, the same concept applies here, but just in a different form. This yellow squash recipe is so easy it’s kind of ridiculous, especially considering how delicious they are. You just cut the summer squash into slices, add some salt, pepper, and grated parmesan cheese, and bake them! Get the recipe here!
3. Cooking Classy‘s Yellow Squash Casserole
We know we gave casseroles a hard time at the beginning, but we definitely don’t mean to say that they’re not a good idea with yellow squashes. There’s a reason casseroles are such a common and popular way to prepare yellow squashes – they’re mouthwateringly good! We thought Cooking Classy’s recipe was the one that stood out the most with attention to both flavor and texture, so don’t miss it. Get the recipe here!
4. Leave No Leftovers‘ Yellow Summer Squash Fritters
Here’s another finger food variation, but this time it’s a fritter! They’re just as good by themselves as they are as a side to something else, and Leave No Leftovers says they’re even tasty when eaten cold. So despite their name, if you’re looking for a yellow squash recipe that you can still happily eat as leftovers the next day, don’t miss these! Get the recipe here!
5. Beautiful Life and Home‘s Lemon Yellow Squash Bread
Yellow squash bread?! Count us in! Any kind of pastry-like sweet bread gets us excited, and tossing in some yellow squash is such a cool way to add some subtle flavor and spice things up a bit. Get the recipe here!
6. Evolving Table‘s Healthy Zucchini and Yellow Squash Casserole
Here’s another casserole we decided to include because it takes a different approach. It’s a little simpler and healthier, so if you’re looking for something that still tastes great, but keeps the veggies as the main focus and flavor, Evolving Table’s got you covered. Get the recipe here!
7. Inspired by Charm‘s Sweet Yellow Squash Pickles
We LOVE anything pickled. Tsukemono in Japanese cooking is seriously the best. So when we saw that Inspired by Charm was pickling yellow squash, we knew we had to spread the word! Get the recipe here!
8. Fresh Bites Daily‘s Easy Stuffed Yellow Squash
These types of dishes make us so happy as eaters. It’s like a pre-made bite (or several bites in this case) that you can just pick up and chow down on. No preparation on the plate. No work – because the chef already did it for us (wink, wink). Get the recipe here!
9. The Mediterranean Dish‘s Mediterranean Sautéed Yellow Squash
Who needs tons of sauce or cheese when you can simply sauté your yellow squash with some other tasty veggies? The dish is colorful and fun, and you can serve it with your choice of protein for a complete meal! Get the recipe here!
10. Kim’s Cravings‘ Easy Shrimp Zucchini Squash Skillet
With something as light as summer squash it’s no wonder it would go so well with shrimp. But light does not mean less flavor – Kim’s Cravings prepares this recipe using garlic, onion powder, and smoked paprika, so the flavors really pop. Get the recipe here!
11. Stephanie Kay‘s Yellow Squash and Chickpea Curry
Often times, potatoes are used in curry, but yellow squash is a perfect substitute with a similar texture, but a little more flavor. Stephanie Kay’s yellow squash recipe for curry is one of the more unique ones we’ve found and just goes to show that making awesome food can come down to creativity! Get the recipe here!
12. Spicy Southern Kitchen‘s Squash Puppies
Here’s another outside-the-box idea! This hush puppies adaptation is made with fried cornmeal batter and make for a phenomenal snack, or they can accompany thing like burgers and hot dogs! Get the recipe here!
13. Saving Room For Dessert‘s Summer Squash & Onions
If you’re looking for something on the lighter side that’s still packed full of flavor, check out Saving Room For Dessert’s recipe! It’s super easy and quick to make, and can be perfect as a side dish or served with something like rice. Get the recipe here!
14. Kristy Still‘s Gluten Free Crispy Squash Chips
While frying is amazing, it’s not necessarily the best, health-wise. But fear not! Kristy Still has come to the rescue with her Gluten Free Crispy Squash Chips that are baked, not fried. She says her kids love them, too, and we all know how hard it can be to get kids to eat veggies. Get the recipe here!
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