Love & Best Dishes: Paula Deen's Family Kitchen Cheesy Squash Casserole Recipe 

I'm so happy to be cookin' with Jack today, and since y'all let me talk all about him in today's video, I'd love to hear all about your grandchildren too!

In PA we not only grow yellow crook neck squash, we grow straight neck squash as well as patty pans and lordy let's not forget zucchini. We eat fried squash, squash casserole in so many styles such as Pennsylvania Dutch, Mediterranean style, oven fried, and my favorite stuffed squash. So yeah we Northerners know squash. And I make zoodles with a our zucchini and serve it in place of spaghetti. And Butter is KING!

We have the yellow squash, which we call summer squash. I live in WI, and we have it all the time, year round.

I’m 60 years old and my grandmother made BIG Sunday dinners for us growing up,, squash casserole was one of many that she made.

When tupperware lids disappear, they come back as socks without a mate!

We cook squash with bacon and onions. We cook the bacon first, then the 🧅 onions, then we add the squash all in the same pan.

Me and my husband ate at your restaurant 15 years ago in Indiana and I fell in love with your food. I utube you all the time. I look at your recipes before I start cooking anything. Love you and you are so talented. Keep up the great work. I pray for you and your family. Thank you for being a sweet heart you are.

I’m from Ohio and yellow squash is squash and green squash is zucchini A lot of times the other zucchini are called by their regular names like acorn etc or gourds! It’s all yummy!

Those lids are hangin out with all those lost socks. Lol.Karen from Canada

In Michigan we have Summer Squash ( yellow squash) all year long. Yummy!

Vermont here, love my yellow squash and zucchini!

I'm from up north and we know what a yellow squash is lmao we eat them all the time... I think Eddie was just sheltered when he lived up north

We lived on N Oregon coast & we grew yellow crookneck squash and ate these same type recipes.

I love you Paula. You take me back to my southern roots with every video. My grandmother was such a good cook and raised 7 children. When she became unable to cook I was so surprised to see my grandfather step up and COOK! He use to make the best squash casserole. Very much like yours. I miss them both, and this video took me back to sweet memories.

I just made this. I turned it Keto using pork rinds in place of Ritz, and I added bits of crispy bacon throughout. Everything else I kept original to your recipe. It is Fabulous❤️ My family loves it. Thank you for posting this Wonderful dish!!!

We love summer squash.. yellow crookneck, patty pan, zucchini etc. central Ohio.

Yep I’m in Michigan. We have yellow squash just like that all year. Then in fall time we have acorn, butternut, etc. I mean we have them all year round, but we tend to eat the latter around fall.

We Northerners are absolutely used to yellow squash, but he’s right that it’s more of a summer thing .

I just layer all the ingredients uncooked but add a layer of sliced tomatoes ! Pat the butter on each layer and bake in the oven . One pot , and it always turns out perfect . Also use the green zucchini and less yellow when making . Just change it up , but the tomato makes all the difference and that juice that bakes out with those flavors is awesome . I salt and pepper each layer plus the cheese .Everybody loves it !

One of my favorites... I’m growing yellow squash now. Love you from Texas🙂❤️

People up north know exactly what a yellow squash is. In fact I’m growing some in my garden.

We have yellow squash here in New York also!!!! Love it....

I made this tonight. I added 1/2 a head of cauliflower as I didn't want it to go back. AWESOME!!! My husband loved it.

We have tons of yellow squash from our garden. In the past I have not loved yellow squash , but this looks amazing. I will make it this week. I love you Paula. Its like being in a friends house!! Thank you for all your amazing recipes!

Just think how good it would be with bacon crumbled on the top, Paula. Yuuuuummmmm!!!!!!!

I love yellow squash I have had them all my life up north in New York, in the Hudson Valley .

I’m in Illinois and we have yellow squash and zucchini squash. It’s taking over my garden right now. Lol I made squash casserole last night.

I made that for Thanksgiving last year and there’s no leftovers and I have made it since and it so delicious! 😋

I love squash and squash casserole. Thank you for sharing your recipe with us Miss Paula. Love and best dishes to you and Eddie and Theresa.

This is one of my favorite casseroles !!! I add just a little sugar to mine though. I have always added sugar to my squash no matter how I cook it. My daughter in law made one a few weeks ago, but it's called Alabama squash. It's basically the same casserole except you add some chopped up bell peppers and/ or banana peppers. It was so..... good !! I have seen Brenda Gant make the Alabama squash too. Thank you Paula for sharing another awesome recipe. I didn't know that people up north didn't know about our yellow squash down here in Ga. Y'all make sure you buy enough squash, because it will cook down. Just letting you know so you have enough. 😘❤

Mom cooked by sight and by taste. I love your recipes, they remind me of my Mom's cooking.

One of my favorite side dishes. Just like my Mama use to make! Thanks Paula Love you girl! Your twin!!!!!

I live up North and have eaten yellow squash my whole life. I even grow it in my garden.

I’m going to fix it for Easter family dinner. Thank you Paula!

I have tons of lids with missing bowls !!!This is one of my favorite recipes and it is a family favorite during the holidays.

Yellow squash and zucchini make great quiche. I like bacon in it to. If you make a vegetable quiche, you can add mild diced green chilies. A little paprika, chuves, onion, leek (optional) garlic salt with parsley, pepper. You can add shredded carrot for color. I like to use mexican cheese and parmesan but any cheese or more than one will do. Cheddar and Colby mix also good with parmesan. You can add cauliflour and broccoli if you want. I'm a big fan of frozen corn. Heat 6 minutes in the microwave use a fourth to half a package. The premade pie crust at Albertsons works great even the bottom browns. If you buy bacon pieces at Costco save you a lot of time and splatter. 425 degrees for 15 minutes to set up. Then down to 350 degrees. I cover edges with tin foil and my family and friends just love my quiche.

I solved my "lid eater" problem by storing all pots, pans, and plastic or glass containers with the lid on. I am diligent about putting the lids on as the utensils are washed. Sure it takes a little more room but most are stackable and I ust discard all those that are old and I don't use any more. It works for me.

I was first introduced to this at the restaurant in Pigeon Forge and have been using your recipe ever since. ALWAYS a hit as a side dish!

Gotta admit....never been a fan of yellow squash...but this looks delightful!!! Thx u so much Paula💗

HELLO PAULA ...I've been in love with You & your cooking since we Both were Young , ever since your first cooking show that was broadcast up here to Delaware ... Love everything you cook ...Yes , we indeed have Summer Squash here in New Castle De.... When Southerners came North to find work we brought our seeds with us , we couldn't let these Northerners starve us now could we ??? These people had never seen decent Green Beans til we Southerners started growing KENTUCKY WONDERS , & boy did everyone we know up here wanted to know how to get seeds for them ...Also the firewood or " kindling " type green beans too...You planted them with corn & they grew up cornstalks & were Long , big around , & straight like firewood kindling & you'd just stack them in your arms just like kindling wood , lol... But as good as your casserole looks & I'm sure tastes as good as it looks , squash does tend to lean a little toward the plain or bland side...I was just sitting here & thinking what would I do to bring a little excitement to the dish ...I believe I would find some Hot Peppers , some sweet Banana Peppers , cut them into long strips , find the right ratio hot / to sweet & either Saute them together or oven bake them together cut them into short strips & stir/mix them into the casserole mix & bake....With just enough heat to make it really interesting but not really hot , still cool enough so everyone can still enjoy it , then again a really hot version just might get appreciated by a lot of the people down there ... I know that growing up my Grandmother had brought some CAYENNE HOT PEPPER SEEDS with her from WEST by GOD VIRGINIA & they were the Hottest Hot Peppers anybody had ever seen & tried to eat up here but my father , uncle , cousins , & me would eat these with pinto beans & our foreheads would sweat like the revenuers were chasing us , but we'd still take that next bite & loves every bit of them... By the way , these Cayennes were so hot we had to check the plants every day because they would go to ruin if left too long on the vine ...To clarify ; these peppers would go from a healthy Red color , to a darker Red , then to a Blood Red , the to almost a Black Red just as they almost simultaneously Withered up under their own heat , & once they did they were unusable because once they got to that stage they immediately rotted hanging in place ...Best Cayenne Peppers ever had before or since & up until then those were the hottest peppers we could find in Delaware ....Now , remember , this was over 60 years ago , I'm sure around the world there might have been some peppers a lot hotter than these but they were nowhere to be found here at this time ....Point is , how about trying out a jazzed up peppery version & let us know how it turns out ...Never know , might be so good you start seving a hot version in your Restaurants, Under the Label " NEW RECIPE SIDE DISH AVAILABLE ONLY HERE "...🌶🌶🌶 HOPE you do try this at least one time ... ALSO some CRISPY CRUMBLED UP BACON PIECES. thrown in would just enhance the Peppers I do believe ....👌👌👌👍👍👍👋👋👋

We call it summer squash or yellow squash up north!😋

I love yellow squash!! Mother used to boil it with onions and I loved that. Then she sliced thin rounds and fried them in flour and I loved that!! My husband isn’t a vegetable lover, except he likes corn & green beans! I like those too, but I love it when the squash is in the stores! That recipe sounds really good and I will definitely be using that all the time!! We are going to Branson, Missouri and I’m planning on going to your Restaurant there!! I can’t hardly wait!! I’ve loved you ever since you were on FoodNetwork!! NORMA COLLINS FROM TEXAS ❤❤🙏🏼🙏🏼🤗

We call it Summer Squash! 🧡

I just made your version of squash casserole. So yummy Ms Paula. Thank you for the recipe. God's speed to you and yours.

Plaula I’m so happy you shared this recipe, this looks so delicious i am eager to try this. I would love for you do do a series of recipes that contain yellow summer squash in them

My Grandmother made this all Summer long. Always put cream cheese in it too. So good.

I grew up in Michigan and have always eaten yellow squash fried and in casseroles. My favorite one has goat cheese in it.

This recipe is easier than mine and looks mouth watering good, can’t wait to try it out! ⚡️💖⚡️

Making a big batch today! Glad I found this recipe !

Looks delicious. I live in Saratoga Springs NY. We call it Summer Squash as well, I grow it every Summer and i buy it the rest of the year at the grocery store. Love it.

Love you Paula Deen! That squash casserole looks so delicious!

I'm from the North and we eat yellow squash all the time. I grew up eating and I will be 62 years old in September. 🤣🤣🤣 We cook it with butter, onion, tomatoes and cheese. 😋😋😋

I sure enjoy squash casseroles of any kind! Yummy have to make this one!

Looks delicious Mrs. Paula. Will try this over the weekend with some steaks off the grill. God bless you and your family, Eddie and Teresa. 🙏❤🌷

I’ve been making my squash casserole this way since the first time I saw your recipe! It’s so, so good.

My Grandfather’s garden produced wonderful assorted squash in Hamilton, NY a/k/a Colgate. He & my Great-grandparents owned several farms and during the depression fed the entire (2) counties. Squash & root Veg were mainstays through the year. Wondrous Receipts (Recipes) were born & this was definitely one. Cheeses, cream & dairy from the Creamery & everyone was nourished.

Love love this recipe.. now I need to make it soon.. 😋😋😋😋

Thank you ma'am. Most delicious!

Ohioans call it summer squash. My mom would fix it but I never cared for it. Paula's recipe looks tasty--butter makes everything better, and enough distractions in the ingredients to be yummy.

I've been eating squash casserole all my life and loving it. But I have never eaten this squash casserole and I can't wait!

Hello!!!! I just wanted to say I am from upstate NY and we have that squash. So much so we have it coming outta your ears during the summer. We call it yellow squash or summer squash. And yes we also have zucchini too. Sometimes we can get it year round but it's not like the ones you get fresh outta the garden. Thank you so much for being you and doing your RU-vid cooking shows. I have definitely made alot of the dishes. ❤❤❤🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😇😇😇 Love Light and many blessings to all of y'all.

The squash casserole. thanks Paula, for showing me how to make it.🌷🌸

No I live in MI and we have Yellow Squash during the Summer. I love your squash casserole! I made it last Summer and it was great! Love ya Paula!

Looks easy and yummy.

We have yellow squash in the north but we call it summer squash. I love it.

I loved my granny’s and moms way, fried squash After the squash was nice and soft while that was cooking, they fried bacon, and when that was done, put some onion in there that they fry up for a little bit dumped out most of the grease add butter put that squash back in there and just kept warm, stirring it around in the frying pan and you had the best fried squash with bacon

It looks so good! I am going to have to make it soon.

I use yellow crookneck squash and yellow zucchini interchangeably. My kids love it turned into noodles.

Squash casserole, Thank you Paula it looks absolutely delicious.

Thanks for sharing looks delicious 😋

This is a excellent recioe!!! Thank ypi!!!

Paula I have been a fan of yours for year's. I am a country cook retired now . I love you and love your recipes it's nice to have you back

That looks absolutely delicious ❤️❤️

Good to see this you brighten so many of our days Miss Paula ❤

If it is a new recipe, I will follow it the first time. After that, it is by sight. People will ask for recipes and I have to stop and think about measurements, which feels like a crap shoot. lol I so love your videos! They have helped to make the last year and a half bearable!

Ms. Paula that looks delicious. I was wondering if you could make a Peter Paul. Mounds Cake. Thank you🤗

I love ⌚ ng you cook Paula,always have,,,,😁

I steam my squash, onions and celery and drain. Put in casserole dish, add in butter and panko. Mix in sour cream. Put topping crackers and butter on top and bake until browned. That way, the vegetables are not mushy. They maintain some form.

Yea idk what Eddie or Paula think but we have heard, grow and eat squash up here. We eat it year around too.

Looks so delicious 😋 can't wait to try it 😊❤️

We have yellow squash up north, & acorn, also butternut. Zuccini, eggplant. We used to grow it in our garden when we were younger.

Yes I will make on my way to Winn Dixie. Thanks for sharing, Dee

Another great and easy recipe to try! ❤😁🤗

Eddie, here in New Hampshire, we call the squash in this casserole, Summer Squash. I've been eating it every summer since I was knee high to a grass hopper.

This is sooooo good!!! I recommend its excellent!! Wish she was my mom lol I’m jealous!!!

Looks so good!!

Your lid eater is here in Naples and any summer vacation home I reside in!!! Thank you, Paula! We tend to use zucchini/ squash casseroles together. I agree, they compliment each other.

Hello there Paula. It is always so good to see you. I absolutely love squash casserole. It is one of my favorite foods. Thanks for sharing and for all that you do. Enjoy your day and take care

Sounds and looks yummy.. Going to try...

I’m from Massachusetts and my family has always grown yellow squash. It’s not a just a Southern thing.

Louisiana Bayou here. I sautéed squash and zucchini with onion,mushrooms served with fried Alligator 🐊 Yummylicious

Now that it is easier to find lactose free and gluten free products I can make a version of this that everybody in my family can eat and enjoy. Thank you for making this one again, Paula!

Man that casserole looks great, I’m going to make it !

Hi Paula so glad to see you again on RU-vid I Love your Southern Meals❤

Can’t wait to give this a try. Thanks for sharing

I WOULD ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS!

That looks so good!!

That looks like a GREAT recipe! Up in the northeast, our summer squashes are starting to come up!

Golly gee almighty, Paula, I do love you. You know how to make it delicious when you cook an ingredient separately.

I love yellow squash. It's my favorite. I starting eating yellow squash when I lived in Florida. We now live in Iowa. Your right most people aren't use to using yellow squash. I have a lid eater too. Drives me nuts.