Description
Squash casserole brings Southern comfort straight to your dinner table with creamy, cheesy goodness that’ll make your family smile. Crispy breadcrumb topping and tender squash create a delightful side dish perfect for weekend gatherings or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups yellow squash
- 1 medium onion
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup milk
Seasoning and Topping:
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 350º F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, ensuring an even, gentle heating.
- Sauté 4 cups sliced yellow squash and 1 medium chopped onion in the melted butter until they become tender and slightly translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and lightly whisk 2 large eggs until smooth and pale yellow.
- Fold 1 cup grated cheddar cheese and 1 cup milk into the eggs, stirring until the mixture looks completely uniform.
- Transfer the cooked squash and onions into the egg-cheese blend, stirring carefully to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Return the same skillet to the stove and melt another 2 tablespoons butter, then incorporate this into your casserole mixture.
- Season the mixture with ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper for balanced flavor.
- Pour the entire mixture into a baking dish, spreading it smoothly across the surface.
- Crush 1 sleeve of Ritz crackers and sprinkle them uniformly across the top of the casserole.
- Bake at 350º F for 45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown cracker topping and a firm, set center that doesn’t wiggle when nudged.
Notes
- Choose fresh, young summer squash for the best texture and flavor in your casserole.
- Drain cooked squash and onions thoroughly to prevent a watery casserole that won’t set properly.
- For a gluten-free version, swap Ritz crackers with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes.
- Add crispy bacon bits or diced ham for extra protein and a savory twist to the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg