Description
Summer’s harvest shines in this Cheesy Squash, Zucchini, and Corn Casserole, blending garden-fresh vegetables with creamy, melted cheese. Comfort meets freshness in each delightful, golden-brown bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 4 cups yellow squash (sliced 1/4-inch thick)
- 4 cups zucchini (sliced 1/4-inch thick)
- 2 cups cooked corn
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped sweet or yellow onion
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Seasonings and Topping:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed Ritz crackers
Instructions
- Prepare oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Fill a large pot with chicken broth and bring to a rolling boil, then carefully add sliced squash, zucchini, and chopped onion.
- Simmer vegetables until they become tender but not mushy, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Drain vegetables thoroughly in a colander, allowing excess liquid to escape.
- Transfer drained vegetables to a spacious mixing bowl and gently fold in sweet corn kernels.
- Incorporate mayonnaise, sour cream, whisked eggs, melted butter, salt, and pepper into the vegetable mixture, stirring until evenly combined.
- Fold in sharp cheddar cheese, ensuring ingredients are well distributed throughout the casserole base.
- Pour the creamy vegetable mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Generously top the casserole with remaining cheese and crushed Ritz crackers, creating a crispy golden layer.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the surface turns golden brown and edges become bubbly.
- Remove from oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving, which helps set the texture.
Notes
- Swap out chicken broth for vegetable broth to create a vegetarian-friendly version of this comforting casserole.
- For a gluten-free option, replace Ritz crackers with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes for a crispy topping.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Gruyère or pepper jack to add unique flavor dimensions to the dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg