Description
This Deliciously Easy Squash Casserole Recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that will warm your heart. Creamy squash combined with cheese and a buttery cracker topping creates a satisfying side dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
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Squash Mixture:
- 4 cups yellow squash (sliced into 1/4-inch rounds)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Casserole Base:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Cracker Topping:
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Saute Squash: In a skillet, cook squash and onion with seasonings until tender.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and cheese. Fold in the squash mixture.
- Assemble: Transfer to a baking dish. Top with cracker mixture.
- Bake: Bake until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can prep the casserole ahead and refrigerate it before baking.
- Try mixing in chopped cooked bacon or a pinch of cayenne for added flavor.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
