Description
Southern Squash Casserole is a comforting dish made with tender yellow squash, onions, and a creamy cheese mixture, topped with buttery crackers for a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds yellow squash, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced squash and chopped onion. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the squash is tender and the onion is translucent.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Stir in the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- In a large bowl, combine the sautéed squash mixture, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and beaten eggs. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in half of the crushed crackers, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining crushed crackers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set.
- Let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in cooked crumbled bacon or sausage to the squash mixture.
- Substitute zucchini for half of the yellow squash for a different flavor profile and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg