Summer Squash Crock Recipe

This recipe transforms fresh summer squash into a flavorful, hearty crockpot masterpiece! Perfect for using up your garden's bounty, this easy recipe features savory sausage, sweet squash, and a touch of spice. Reynolds crockpot liners make cleanup a breeze, leaving you with more time to enjoy this delicious dish. Get ready for a taste of summer!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 495 mins
Calories 251.4 kcal
Protein 20g
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Ingredients for Summer Squash Crock

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How to Make Summer Squash Crock

  1. Brown 1 lb Italian sausage in a skillet, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain off excess grease.
  2. Transfer the sausage to your crockpot.
  3. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, on top of the sausage.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet.
  5. Heat over medium heat.
  6. Add 3 medium summer squash (about 2 lbs), chopped, and sauté for 2 minutes.
  7. Layer the sautéed squash on top of the sausage and onion mixture in the crockpot.
  8. Add 1 cup chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  9. Boil for 1 minute.
  10. Pour the broth over the squash in the crockpot.
  11. Add 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon cumin, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes to the skillet.
  12. Bring to a simmer.
  13. Pour the tomato mixture over everything in the crockpot.
  14. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours (or high for 4 hours).
  15. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

33g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Summer Squash Crock?

Summer Squash Crock takes about 515 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 495 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Summer Squash Crock?

Summer Squash Crock has approximately 251.4 calories per serving, with about 20 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 31 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Summer Squash Crock?

The key ingredients for Summer Squash Crock are Bulk Italian Sausage, Onion, Garlic, Olive Oil, Zucchini, Yellow Squash. See the full list with measurements above.

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