Old Fashioned Southern Squash casserole recipe
There's something so heartwarming and nostalgic about a good old fashioned squash casserole! This is a twist on the cracker barrel squash casserole recipe and is made with layers of tender squash, creamy sauce, plenty of cheese, and a buttery ritz cracker topping! This is the perfect side dish and a great way to use up all that summer squash! The comforting flavors, and simplicity of this recipe make this easy side dish a Southern staple!
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Equipment
- 8x8 inch casserole dish
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 3 pounds yellow squash sliced 1/4-inch thick and into half moons (about 5 medium squash)
- 1 yellow onion roughly chopped
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- ½ cup Swiss cheese freshly shredded
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 sleeves Ritz crackers coarsely crushed
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease the baking dish with cooking spray.
- Slice the yellow squash and chop the onions. Set aside. Add the crackers to a plastic zip top bag and crush with your hands. Set aside.
- Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add squash, onion, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the center of squash is just tender and any liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a colander and drain. Discard any liquid.
- In a large bowl, stir together the beaten eggs, sour cream, cheddar and swiss cheeses, mayonnaise, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently fold in squash mixture, and spoon into the baking dish.
- Microwave the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a medium-size microwavable bowl until melted, about 25 seconds. Toss together crushed crackers, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter until combined.
- Sprinkle topping evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown, about 20-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the crackers have browned.
Nutrition:
Nutrition Facts
Old Fashioned Southern Squash casserole recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
374
% Daily Value*
Fat
34
g
52
%
Saturated Fat
15
g
94
%
Trans Fat
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
109
mg
36
%
Sodium
280
mg
12
%
Potassium
546
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
11
g
22
%
Calcium
257
mg
26
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.
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