Description
Southern Squash Casserole brings memories of grandma’s kitchen straight to your dinner table. Fresh yellow squash gets layered with cheesy goodness and crispy buttery cracker topping for a comfort dish that makes family gatherings delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds yellow squash, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 sleeve (about 4 ounces) buttery crackers, crushed
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup chopped onion
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prepare for the casserole.
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil, then add 2 pounds of sliced yellow squash and cook until they become tender, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Drain the squash thoroughly in a colander, shaking off excess water to prevent a watery casserole.
- Transfer the cooked squash to a spacious mixing bowl and introduce ½ cup melted butter, stirring gently to coat each slice.
- Add 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and ½ cup chopped onion to the squash, seasoning with salt and black pepper to your taste.
- Blend all ingredients until they create a smooth, creamy mixture, ensuring the cheese and sour cream are evenly distributed.
- Pour the squash blend into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to create a consistent layer.
- Crush one sleeve of buttery crackers into fine crumbs and sprinkle them uniformly across the casserole’s surface.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and bubbling edges.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes, which helps the dish set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Always salt and drain your squash after boiling to prevent a watery casserole, which helps concentrate the flavors and improve the texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular crackers with gluten-free crackers or crushed cornflakes to maintain the crispy topping.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like pepper jack or gruyere to add depth and customize your casserole’s flavor profile.
- If cooking for vegetarians, replace butter with a plant-based alternative and ensure your cheese is vegetarian-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 324
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 315 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg