Description
Squash Casserole brings Southern charm straight to your dinner table with creamy, cheesy goodness that feels like a warm hug from grandma. Baked until golden and bubbling, this casserole delivers pure comfort in each cheesy, tender bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium yellow squash
- 1 medium onion
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
Seasonings and Topping:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buttery round crackers
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish for preparing your casserole.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté 4 sliced yellow squash and 1 chopped onion until vegetables soften and release moisture, about 6-7 minutes.
- Whisk 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1 cup sour cream, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Fold your sautéed vegetables into the creamy mixture, ensuring each slice gets coated evenly.
- Transfer the vegetable blend into your prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter and combine with 1 cup crushed buttery round crackers until thoroughly moistened.
- Scatter the buttery cracker mixture across the top of your casserole, creating a golden, crunchy surface.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until edges bubble and top turns a rich golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and sauce to thicken.
Notes
- Fresh yellow squash makes all the difference, so choose firm, bright vegetables without soft spots or blemishes.
- Drain the sautéed vegetables thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the casserole watery.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular crackers with gluten-free crackers and use a gluten-free cream soup alternative.
- If watching calories, substitute low-fat sour cream and reduced-fat cheese without losing the creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg