Description
This cheesy yellow squash casserole is a comforting side dish made with fresh squash, sautéed onions, creamy filling, and a buttery cracker topping. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh yellow squash, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk or cream
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or mix with parmesan)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise or sour cream (optional for creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter (for sautéing and topping)
Instructions
- Prep the Squash: Lightly salt the sliced squash and place in a colander to drain for 20–30 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Cook Vegetables: In a skillet, sauté onion in butter until translucent. Add squash and cook until just tender, about 5–7 minutes.
- Make Filling: In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, mayo or sour cream (if using), cheese, and seasonings. Add sautéed vegetables and mix well.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour mixture into a greased baking dish. Mix cracker crumbs with melted butter and spread over the top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
For added flavor, sprinkle a bit of paprika or extra cheese on top before baking. This casserole pairs well with grilled meats or can be served as a vegetarian main.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 95mg