The Best Squash Casserole
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Discover the delightful flavors of The Best Squash Casserole, a creamy and comforting dish that has become a staple in Southern kitchens. This casserole brings together tender yellow squash, rich cheeses, and a buttery cracker topping that creates a satisfying crunch. Whether you're serving it as a side dish for grilled meats or as a hearty vegetarian main course, this recipe is sure to please at family gatherings, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. With its straightforward preparation and make-ahead option, you can easily whip up this crowd-pleaser any day of the week.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9 baking pan.
Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté sliced yellow squash and diced onion with salt until softened (7–10 minutes). Drain excess moisture.
In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, and egg. Mix well.
Gently fold in the drained squash mixture until evenly coated.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
In another bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter and additional parmesan cheese; sprinkle over the casserole.
Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until the topping is lightly browned.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1/8 casserole (175g)
- Calories
- 280 calories
- Sugar Content
- 3g
- Sodium Content
- 420mg
- Fat Content
- 18g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 9g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 7g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 24g
- Fiber Content
- 3g
- Protein Content
- 8g
- Cholesterol Content
- 70mg
