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Southern Squash Casserole

Southern Squash Casserole

A creamy and cheesy Southern squash casserole made with fresh yellow squash, cheese, and a buttery cracker topping.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Draining Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Southern
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • large pan
  • colander
  • baking dish

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 2 pounds yellow squash sliced ¼ inch thick
  • ½ cup diced onion

Dairy

  • ¼ cup butter divided
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese divided

Seasonings

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Other

  • 1 cup butter crackers finely crushed (about 25 crackers)

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • In a large pan set over medium heat, melt 1 Tablespoon of butter. Add the ½ cup of onion to the pan and sauté for 7 - 8 minutes, or until soft and translucent.
  • Add the 2 lbs of sliced squash to the pan and cook for 10 - 12 min, or until the squash is soft. Stir frequently to prevent browning and to promote moisture release.
  • Place a towel in a colander so your squash doesn't slip through the holes, and place the cooked squash and onions on top of the towel to drain. Drain for at least 5 min, pressing any extra moisture out.
  • Stir together the drained squash and onion, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ cup sour cream, 1 beaten egg, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and ¼ cup of the shredded parmesan. You'll use the rest of the parmesan in the next step.
  • Melt remaining 3 Tablespoons of butter. Stir melted butter and remaining ¼ cup parmesan cheese into crushed crackers.
  • Scrape the squash mixture into a 1.5 qt baking dish (8x8 square or similar).
  • Sprinkle the butter and cracker mixture evenly over the top of the dish.
  • Bake at 350 F for 25 min.

Notes

This casserole is great for gatherings and can be made ahead of time!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cheesy Casserole, comfort food, holiday side, southern squash casserole, squash dish, Vegetable Casserole
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