Summer Squash Casserole

Summer Squash Casserole – photo 1

It really is true. You reap what you sow. Ask any gardener! πŸ˜‰ We have gobs of summer squash right now. While we do batter dip and deep fry it quite a bit, this is another recipe we enjoy!

Summer Squash Casserole

3 – 4 medium squash

1 medium tomato

1/2 cup butter

1 cup water

1/2 cup grits or corn meal

3 eggs

2 pieces cooked bacon, crumbled

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1- 2 inch sprig of thyme (just strip the leaves and toss the stem)

2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Place the water, butter and grits in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for one minute. Stir, then let rest while prepping everything else.

Either grate or finely chop the squash. I use the smaller grate on my Vidalia Chop Wizard. Coarsely chop the tomato. I use the larger grate on the Chop Wizard.

Summer Squash Casserole – photo 2

Stir all ingredients in a bowl then pour into a greased casserole dish.

Summer Squash Casserole – photo 3

Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes.

Summer Squash Casserole – photo 4

Mmmm… Summer vegetables! πŸ˜‰ -Marci