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Keto Southern Squash Casserole

May 4, 2018 by yvonne 27 Comments

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LOW CARB YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE

I remember one of my fondest memories growing up was when my parents took me out to eat at the Black Eyed Pea. Being a creature of habit, I would always order the same exact thing every time: chicken fried chicken with cream style gravy and two servings of the squash casserole. Nevermind that I didn’t like squash, in this casserole it was GOOD! This recipe for keto southern squash casserole is reminiscent of my childhood, and even though it is low in carbs, it is definitely not low in flavor.

LOW CARB YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE

If squash is just not your thing, I TOTALLY understand. My youngest son gags at just the thought of squash, then this recipe is probably not for you. But if you are on the fence, this keto southern squash casserole just might make a believer out of you. It is pure Southern comfort at it’s best and our family, with the exception of my youngest, can’t seem to get enough of it.

 

How to Make Keto Southern Squash Casserole

Ingredients needed

  • 4 tablespoons butter or ghee
  • 6 cups diced yellow squash
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

LOW CARB YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE

 

LOW CARB YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • In a skillet, melt butter or ghee over medium heat until pan is hot
  • Add squash and onion and saute until just tender.
  • Place the squash mixture evenly into the bottom of of a 9”x 13” glass dish
  • In a mixing bowl combine the rest of the ingredients except for the grated parmesan cheese
  • Mix well
  • Pour the mixture over the squash
  • Top with the grated Parmesan cheese
  • Bake for approximately 45 minutes until cheese is browned and casserole is set. Time will vary depending on how hot your oven runs.
  • Let set for 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve either warm or at room temperature.

LOW CARB YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE

 

LOW CARB YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE

Meal Prep Tips

This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for a quick and easy weekday side. You can also add in some chopped bacon and/or spicy crumbled sausage to make it a satisfying main course.

Looking for a good low carb or keto dish to bring to a potluck or large gathering? This Keto Southern Squash Casserole is the answer. No one will even know that you are on a special diet! This is also a good way to introduce low carb foods to your friends and family in a painless way.

For a side dish, this squash casserole will serve 12. But if you are planning on serving it as a main dish with added pork or turkey sausage, it will probably only serve 8. Of course this is all dependant on just how hungry you are!

 

Other Low Carb/ Keto sides you may Enjoy!

 

  • Duck Fat Roasted Radishes
  • Loaded Cauliflower Mash
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
5 from 15 votes
LOW CARB YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE
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Keto Southern Squash Casserole
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 
Looking for a good low carb or keto dish to bring to a potluck or large gathering? This Low Carb Squash Casserole is the answer. No one will even know that you are on a special diet! This is also a good way to introduce low carb foods to your friends and family in a painless way.
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 208 kcal
Author: yvonne
Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons butter or ghee
  • 6 cups diced yellow squash
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  2. In a skillet, melt butter or ghee over medium heat until pan is hot
  3. Add squash and onion and saute until just tender.
  4. Place the squash mixture evenly into the bottom of of a 9”x 13” glass dish
  5. In a mixing bowl combine the rest of the ingredients except for the grated parmesan cheese
  6. Mix well
  7. Pour the mixture over the squash
  8. Top with the grated Parmesan cheese
  9. Bake for approximately 45 minutes until cheese is browned and casserole is set. Time will vary depending on how hot your oven runs.
  10. Let set for 10-15 minutes.
  11. Serve either warm or at room temperature.
Recipe Notes

This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for a quick and easy weekday side. You can also add in some chopped bacon and/or spicy crumbled sausage to make it a satisfying main course. For a side dish, this squash casserole will serve 12. But if you are planning on serving it as a main dish with added pork or turkey sausage, it will probably only serve 8. Of course this is all dependant on just how hungry you are!

Filed Under: Blog, Food, Gluten-Free, Ketogenic

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Comments

  1. Megan Stevens

    May 7, 2018 at 4:54 pm

    Oh my goodness, even the name of this makes me happy .. and the whipping cream, of course!! Pinning and making! Swoon.

    Reply
  2. Lindsey Dietz

    May 7, 2018 at 4:56 pm

    Yes! A perfect recipe for when I have summer squash coming out my ears!

    Reply
    • yvonne

      May 10, 2018 at 5:42 pm

      LOL! I hear ya. We used to have so much that I started sending it to school with my boys to give away to all their teachers.

      Reply
  3. Raia Todd

    May 7, 2018 at 7:35 pm

    Sounds SUPER easy and delicious! Can’t wait to get some squash and try it out!

    Reply
  4. Jean

    May 7, 2018 at 10:12 pm

    This looks so comforting and delicious! Gotta go out and get some squash to try this out.

    Reply
  5. linda spiker

    May 7, 2018 at 11:51 pm

    Now that looks like some cheesy goodness!

    Reply
    • yvonne

      May 10, 2018 at 5:43 pm

      One of the few times I do cheat on my no dairy way of eating!

      Reply
  6. Tessa Simpson

    May 8, 2018 at 12:40 pm

    I love additional ideas to use up my summer zucchini supply! This looks to die for!

    Reply
  7. Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica

    May 8, 2018 at 3:23 pm

    DECADENT!! We love squash. Pinning to try this summer. Thanks for sharing the story too!

    Reply
  8. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish

    May 8, 2018 at 11:34 pm

    Oh yum! This reminds me of the squash that I would eat with my southern grandma. This looks so delicious, I know my family would love it.

    Reply
    • yvonne

      May 10, 2018 at 5:45 pm

      Surprisingly kids just love it too, especially when they don’t know its squash!

      Reply
  9. Cathy

    May 9, 2018 at 5:13 pm

    I love squash, and this dish looks delicious! I can’t imagine anyone not liking it.

    Reply
  10. Leslie-Anne

    May 11, 2018 at 2:14 am

    This looks so good and I LOVE squash and my son also gags at the thought of it – so I guess that means more for me!

    Reply
  11. Gabby

    May 11, 2018 at 9:01 pm

    Oh my, this looks so rich and decadent! What a luxurious treat using squash!

    Reply
    • yvonne

      May 12, 2018 at 3:24 pm

      Wait till you taste it, so comforting!

      Reply
  12. Monique

    May 12, 2018 at 11:59 am

    I love yellow squash! So bright and sunny. Sounds like a comforting, delish casserole idea 🙂

    Reply
  13. Meredith

    May 13, 2018 at 3:41 pm

    This squash casserole looks amazing! I will absolutely be trying this recipe a little later in the summer when my squash is ready… I can’t imagine a yummier brunch meal!

    Reply
  14. Julee

    May 24, 2018 at 9:16 pm

    This recipe is so delicious! It is in my recipe box forever!

    Reply
    • yvonne

      May 25, 2018 at 2:08 pm

      Thanks! My family with the exception of my youngest son love it too.

      Reply
  15. Stephanie

    July 3, 2018 at 5:55 pm

    What is the Carb count?

    Reply
    • yvonne

      July 5, 2018 at 6:31 pm

      It should be on the recipe card, but my recipe plugin is malfunctioning. Hopefully, it will be fixed in a few days. The net carbs are 3g per serving. Hope that helps.

      Reply
  16. Jill Kelley

    July 11, 2018 at 10:29 pm

    This recipe is aaa-MAZING! I am so happy one of my sons won’t let squash pass his lips because that meant more for me!

    Reply
    • yvonne

      July 13, 2018 at 1:07 am

      HA HA! I feel exactly the same way because there is just MORE for ME!!!!!

      Reply
  17. Kay

    August 22, 2018 at 11:51 am

    So delicious! We loved it!

    Reply
    • yvonne

      August 22, 2018 at 1:45 pm

      Thanks so much Kay! We love this dish too. It’s funny but I make it all the time for a lot of my non keto friends and they have no clue it’s keto.

      Reply
  18. Melinda Johnston

    September 5, 2018 at 3:25 pm

    You can mix up the spices in this recipe too. Use Colby Jack cheese, Chili Powder, Cumin, and Cayenne to taste for a Mexican Flair. We love it with Sweet Italian sausage or browned hamburger or ground turkey added as well. Very versatile recipe.

    Reply
    • yvonne

      September 19, 2018 at 5:41 pm

      Thanks for all the great ideas Melinda. Love how you have made the recipe your own.

      Reply

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