This Southern Squash Casserole – oh man, where do I even begin? It’s the ultimate comfort food, the kind of dish that screams holidays and family gatherings. Growing up, it was the only way I’d touch squash.
We only had it on special occasions, like Thanksgiving or potlucks at church. But down South, this casserole’s practically a legend. Everyone knows it, everyone brings it to potlucks, and everyone loves it.
Can you blame them? It’s pure heaven – tender squash swimming in a creamy, cheesy sauce, all under a blanket of buttery, crunchy crackers. It’s the kind of dish that brings back warm memories.
The best part? It’s incredibly simple to throw together. Just sauté some fresh yellow squash and onions until they’re soft, whip up a cheesy, creamy sauce, and bam! You’ve got the base. Then it’s all about the topping – crushed buttery crackers drizzled with melted butter for that perfect golden crunch.
Pop it in the oven, let it bake until it’s bubbly and golden brown, and then get ready to feed a crowd. This Southern Squash Casserole is a guaranteed hit, perfect for bringing everyone together over a delicious, comforting meal.
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How To Make Squash Casserole
This Southern Squash Casserole – oh man, where do I even begin? It’s the ultimate comfort food, the kind of dish that screams holidays and family gatherings. Growing up, it was the only way I’d touch squash.
- Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 5 yellow squash (sliced 1/4″)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- Salt, pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Pepper Jack cheese
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1 sleeve buttery crackers (crushed)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté squash, onion, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (optional) until tender.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, cheese, and sour cream. Stir in cooked squash and onion mixture.
- Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish and pour in the casserole mixture. Top with crushed crackers and melted butter.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 227kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 201mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 91mg
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