Description
This Easy Squash Casserole is a creamy and cheesy Southern side dish that’s simple to make and bursting with flavor. Perfect for potlucks or family dinners, this casserole combines tender yellow squash with a rich, savory filling, topped with a buttery cracker crust.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups yellow squash, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
Filling:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
Topping:
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Sauté Squash and Onion: In a skillet, cook squash and onion until tender. Let cool.
- Prepare Filling: Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, egg, cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Fold in squash and onions.
- Assemble: Pour mixture into baking dish.
- Add Topping: Mix crushed crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve: Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute zucchini for part of the squash.
- Add cooked bacon or ham for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
