Description
Southern kitchens cherish this yellow squash casserole as a comforting side dish packed with creamy goodness. Cheese, buttery crackers, and fresh squash blend into a hearty companion for family meals you’ll savor with genuine Southern warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups yellow squash (sliced)
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking dish with a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- Sauté yellow squash and onions in a skillet over medium heat, cooking until vegetables become soft and translucent, carefully removing any accumulated liquid to ensure a crisp casserole texture.
- Combine the cooked squash and onions with shredded cheese, tangy sour cream, beaten eggs, and season with salt and pepper, mixing thoroughly to create a rich, creamy base.
- Transfer the vegetable and dairy mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
- Create a crunchy topping by combining crushed crackers with melted butter, then generously sprinkle the mixture across the casserole surface for added texture and flavor.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and bubbling edges that indicate the dish is perfectly cooked.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving, which helps the casserole set and makes portioning easier.
Notes
- Control moisture carefully when sautéing squash to prevent a watery casserole, using high heat and stirring frequently.
- Swap regular crackers with gluten-free alternatives for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals, maintaining the same crumbly topping texture.
- Boost nutrition by adding diced bell peppers or spinach to the squash mixture for extra vitamins and color variation.
- Try different cheese types like sharp cheddar or gruyere to customize the flavor profile and enhance the overall taste experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg