Description
Southern squash casserole brings pure comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Cheesy, creamy, and packed with summer’s golden squash, this classic side dish turns simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing Southern treasure.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds yellow squash
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
Supportive Ingredients:
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups crushed Ritz-style crackers
- ¼ cup melted butter
Seasoning Ingredients:
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. This ensures a smooth release later.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté your chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add 2 pounds of thinly sliced yellow squash to the skillet. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Drain any excess liquid thoroughly.
- Grab a mixing bowl and combine the cooked squash and onion with ½ cup sour cream, 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir the mixture until ingredients are completely incorporated and smooth. The consistency should look creamy and well-blended.
- Melt ¼ cup butter and mix with 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers in a separate bowl. Toss until crackers are evenly coated and look golden.
- Transfer the squash mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread it evenly across the surface.
- Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture over the top, covering the entire casserole surface.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until the top turns a deep golden brown and edges start bubbling.
Notes
- Check squash tenderness carefully, as overcooked squash becomes mushy and watery in the casserole.
- Drain squash and onion mixture thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the dish soggy.
- Choose fresh, firm summer squash for the best texture and flavor in this casserole.
- Swap buttery crackers with breadcrumbs or panko for a gluten-free alternative if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg