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Southern Squash Casserole: Easy, Delicious Comfort Food!

Southern Squash Casserole is an easy and delicious comfort food made with yellow squash, cheese, and buttery crackers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds yellow squash sliced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup crushed buttery crackers like Ritz
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the sliced squash and chopped onion, cooking until the squash is tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, crushed crackers, beaten eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  6. Stir in the cooked squash and onion mixture until well combined.
  7. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  9. Let the casserole cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the mixture.
  • You can substitute zucchini for half of the yellow squash for a different flavor and texture.

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