Calabacitas con Leche (Squash with Milk) ๐ฒ
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Description:
Transform your opinion of squash with this delightful side dish! Even if you’re not a fan of squash, you’ll love the creamy goodness of Calabacitas con Leche. Perfect for potlucks, this dish always garners compliments and requests for the recipe!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Butter |
| 1/4 | Whole kernel corn |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1/2 | Salt |
| Pepper | |
| Green chilies | |
| 1 | Milk |
| 1 | Cheddar cheese |
Instructions:
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Saute Squash: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the squash and sautรฉ until tender.
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Add Ingredients: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the whole kernel corn, chopped onion, salt, pepper to taste, and diced green chilies. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
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Incorporate Milk: Pour in the milk, stirring gently to incorporate it into the mixture. Allow it to simmer gently until all the ingredients are well blended and the flavors have melded together beautifully.
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Prepare Casserole: Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC). Transfer the squash mixture into a 1-quart casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
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Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top of the squash mixture, covering it entirely with a delicious layer of cheese.
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Bake: Cover the casserole dish with a lid or aluminum foil to keep the moisture in. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and the flavors to meld even further.
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Serve: Once baked to golden perfection, remove the casserole from the oven and serve hot.
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Enjoy: Scoop out generous portions of Calabacitas con Leche onto plates and enjoy the creamy, savory goodness of this Mexican-inspired dish!
Whether you’re a squash aficionado or a skeptic, this recipe is sure to win you over with its delicious blend of flavors and creamy texture. Perfect as a side dish or even as a main course for a vegetarian meal, Calabacitas con Leche is a versatile and satisfying addition to any menu. Try it out at your next gathering and watch as it becomes a new favorite among family and friends! ๐ฝ๐ง
