Description
Southern kitchens sparkle with this classic Yellow Squash Casserole, blending creamy cheese and crisp breadcrumbs into a comforting side dish. Guests will devour spoonfuls of this cheesy, golden Southern staple that brings warmth and flavor to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 4 cups yellow squash, sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
Dairy and Eggs:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Seasonings and Topping:
- 1 cup crushed crackers (such as Ritz)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking vessel by lightly coating with oil and warming the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F (175°C).
- Gently cook yellow squash and onions in a skillet, carefully eliminating any accumulated moisture to prevent a watery consistency.
- Combine the softened vegetables with sharp cheddar, creamy dairy elements, binding eggs, aromatic garlic seasoning, and essential salt and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Transfer the velvety vegetable mixture into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even distribution.
- Create a crisp topping by blending crushed crackers with melted butter, generously sprinkling the golden-hued crumb layer across the casserole’s surface.
- Position the casserole in the preheated oven, allowing it to transform into a bubbling, bronzed masterpiece over approximately 25-30 minutes.
- After removing from the oven, permit the dish to rest briefly, allowing flavors to settle and texture to stabilize before serving warm.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by using fresh yellow squash from local farmers’ markets for maximum sweetness and texture.
- Reduce moisture by salting squash before cooking and letting it sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry to prevent watery casserole.
- Make gluten-free by substituting cracker topping with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs for those with dietary restrictions.
- Control calories by using low-fat cheese and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and regular mayonnaise without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg