Easy Summer Squash and Ground Beef Casserole with Ghosted Maple and BBQ Sauce

Albert Wood
Easy Summer Squash and Ground Beef Casserole with Ghosted Maple and BBQ Sauce

As summer squash harvesting season approaches, it's the perfect time to make the most of these versatile veggies. Often found alongside zucchini in your garden, summer squash offers a bounty of health benefits. Our Easy Summer Squash and Ground Beef Casserole with Ghosted Maple and BBQ Sauce is a delicious way to enjoy these seasonal favorites. This recipe combines ground beef (or Italian sausage), fresh yellow squash, and vibrant veggies, all topped with a sweet and smoky mix of Wood's Ghosted Maple Syrup and Wood's Vermont Smoked Maple BBQ Sauce. Finished with melted cheddar cheese and optional breadcrumbs for a delightful crunch.

Health Benefits of Key Ingredients:

  • Summer Squash: Rich in vitamins A and C, fiber, and antioxidants, which help boost the immune system and promote healthy digestion.
  • Wood's Ghosted Maple Syrup: Adds a unique flavor along with nutrients like antioxidants, manganese, and zinc.

Enjoy this easy and flavorful Summer Squash and Ground Beef Casserole with a unique ghosted maple and bbq sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds! Make the most of your summer squash harvest and savor the season's best flavors.

Easy Summer Squash and Ground Beef Casserole with Ghosted Maple and Bbq Sauce

Servings

6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef or 1 lb. Italian sausage or ½ lb. of each
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 4 medium yellow squash, sliced
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 small green pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Wood's Ghosted Pepper Maple Syrup
  • ⅔ cup Wood's Vermont Smoked Maple BBQ Sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese

Optional—

  • ½  cup bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef/sausage until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat the oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the squash, onion, green pepper, and garlic and sauté until tender.
  3. Add the ground beef/sausage to the skillet. Season with ghosted pepper maple syrup, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix in the BBQ sauce.
  4. Turn the mixture into an ovenproof casserole dish. Top with cheddar cheese.

Optional—

  1. Melt butter in the microwave. Mix the butter with the bread crumbs and spread over the top. Then bake.


  2. Bake in 375° F oven for 25 minutes.
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