Description
Southern comfort meets vegetable magic in this yellow squash casserole that blends creamy textures with crisp topping. Cheesy, herb-infused layers deliver hearty flavor you’ll savor with each comforting bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups yellow squash, sliced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Cream Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Seasoning and Topping:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup crushed crackers (such as Ritz)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and coat a baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature and gently cook sliced squash and chopped onions until they become soft and translucent, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Carefully drain any accumulated liquid from the vegetable mixture to ensure a creamy, not watery, casserole texture.
- Combine the sautéed squash and onions in a large mixing bowl with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, beaten eggs, salt, and black pepper, stirring until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Transfer the creamy vegetable mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it uniformly to create an even layer.
- Crush crackers into fine crumbs and mix thoroughly with melted butter to create a crispy topping.
- Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture across the entire surface of the casserole, ensuring complete coverage.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the edges become slightly crispy.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes, which helps the ingredients set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Squash releases water during cooking, so drain thoroughly to prevent a soggy casserole and maintain a creamy, firm texture.
- Swap cheddar with gruyere, monterey jack, or pepper jack for different flavor profiles while keeping the creamy consistency.
- Replace cracker topping with gluten-free crackers or use crushed almond flour mixed with parmesan for a crispy, low-carb alternative.
- Prepare the casserole up to a day in advance, refrigerate, and bake when ready, which helps flavors meld and simplifies meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg