Squash Casserole
Yellow squash casserole is both comforting and indulgent. Rich, creamy layers of squash topped with buttery Ritz crackers!
Servings: 8 people
Equipment
- 7" x 11" casserole dish (or a similar size rectangular shape casserole dish)
- Mandolin or sharp knife
- Mixing bowl
- Strainer/colander
- spoons
Ingredients
- 6 yellow squash, sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup sweet onion, diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉
- Spray your casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Slice the fresh squash into thin even slices. A great way to do this is to use a mandolin which will give you even thickness. Or, a sharp knife works too.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Sauté the squash slices and diced onion in the melted butter until the squash is tender. Drain the excess liquid in the squash
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, thyme and cheddar cheese. Mix well to combine.
- Add this cheese mixture to the squash mixture and stir it in until well combined.
- Transfer the uncooked casserole to your prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, crumble the buttery round crackers. Melt the remaining tablespoons of the butter and mix with the cracker crumbs.
- In an even layer, sprinkle the buttery cracker crumb mixture on top of the casserole.
- Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the cracker topping is golden brown and the squash casserole mixture has set.
Notes
How do I store leftover squash casserole?
Simply place the leftovers in an airtight container before storing it in the fridge. The casserole should then keep in the fridge for about 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 351mgPotassium: 453mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 726IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 1mg
