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Slow-Cooked Summer Squash

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Prep: 15 min. Cook: 2-1/2 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

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Updated on Mar. 07, 2023

We love squash, but I got tired of fixing just plain squash and cheese. I decided to jazz up the dish a bit. This was a huge hit with my family. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas


Test Kitchen tips
  • If you prefer, substitute 1-1/2 cups crushed buttery crackers for the croutons.
  • To take this dish to potlucks, place the croutons, cheese and bacon in separate containers or resealable bags and sprinkle on the toppings after you arrive.
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    Slow-Cooked Summer Squash

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    Yield: 8 servings
    Prep: 20 min
    Cook: 2 hours 30 min
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    Ingredients

    • 1 pound medium yellow summer squash
    • 1 pound medium zucchini
    • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
    • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 cup vegetable broth
    • 1-1/2 cups Caesar salad croutons, coarsely crushed
    • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
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    Directions

    1. Cut squash and zucchini into 1/4-inch-thick slices. In a 3- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine squash, zucchini, tomatoes and green onions. Add salt, pepper and broth. Cook, covered, on low until tender, 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours. Remove with a slotted spoon.
    2. To serve, top with croutons, cheese and bacon.

    Nutrition Facts

    3/4 cup: 111 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 442mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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