Description
Southern comfort shines in this irresistible Yellow Squash Casserole, blending creamy textures with crisp breadcrumb toppings. Cheese-laden layers and garden-fresh squash promise a delightful side dish you’ll crave at every family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) yellow squash, sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
Dairy and Protein:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 egg, beaten
Seasonings and Topping:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) crushed Ritz crackers
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Slice yellow squash and chop onions, then steam or boil until vegetables become tender and soft, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Thoroughly drain the cooked vegetables, removing excess moisture to prevent a watery casserole.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked squash and onions with shredded cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, beaten egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Transfer the vegetable mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly to create a smooth surface.
- Crush crackers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter until well combined.
- Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture uniformly across the top of the casserole, ensuring complete coverage.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the edges become slightly crispy.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving, which helps the dish set and makes cutting easier.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm yellow squash for the best texture and flavor in your casserole.
- Drain squash thoroughly to prevent a watery, soggy dish that loses its creamy consistency.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or gruyère for a more complex flavor profile.
- Make it gluten-free by substituting crackers with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed almond flour mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg