Description
Discover the delightful flavors of The Best Squash Casserole, a creamy and comforting dish that has become a staple in Southern kitchens. This casserole brings together tender yellow squash, rich cheeses, and a buttery cracker topping that creates a satisfying crunch. Whether you’re serving it as a side dish for grilled meats or as a hearty vegetarian main course, this recipe is sure to please at family gatherings, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. With its straightforward preparation and make-ahead option, you can easily whip up this crowd-pleaser any day of the week.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3 pounds yellow squash (sliced)
- 1 white onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (crushed)
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9 baking pan.
- Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté sliced yellow squash and diced onion with salt until softened (7–10 minutes). Drain excess moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, and egg. Mix well.
- Gently fold in the drained squash mixture until evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
- In another bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and additional parmesan cheese; sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until the topping is lightly browned.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (175g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg