Description
Southern-style squash dressing casserole brings comfort right to your family table with golden, crispy edges and a creamy center. Home cooks treasure this classic Southern side dish that turns simple summer squash into a crowd-pleasing sensation perfect for holiday gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds yellow squash, sliced
- 4 cups cornbread crumbs
- 2 cups chicken broth
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground sage
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F and generously grease a 9×13 inch baking dish, ensuring every corner is coated to prevent sticking.
- Place sliced squash in a pot, cover with water, and steam until fork-tender, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and mash completely with a potato masher.
- Melt ½ cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup chopped onion and ½ cup chopped celery, sautéing until they become translucent and soft, about 5-6 minutes.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the mashed squash, sautéed vegetables, 4 cups cornbread crumbs, 2 cups chicken broth, 2 beaten eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon ground sage.
- Stir the ingredients thoroughly until they form a consistent, well-integrated mixture with no dry pockets of crumbs.
- Transfer the entire mixture to your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula. If desired, sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese across the top.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and slight bubbling around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes, which helps it set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Drain squash thoroughly to prevent a watery casserole and ensure a perfect texture that holds together nicely.
- Homemade cornbread crumbs work best, but store-bought can save time when you’re in a hurry.
- For a vegetarian version, swap chicken broth with vegetable broth and add extra herbs for deeper flavor.
- Prepare the casserole ahead and refrigerate, then bake just before serving to make holiday meal prep smoother.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg