squash casserole recipe

Take your squash obsession to the next level with this rich, creamy casserole.

Squash Casserole

yellow squash, sliced

yellow onion, chopped

garlic clove, chopped

(10 1/2-ounce) cream of mushroom soup

c. whole milk

Cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups)

egg,

c. crumbled butter crackers (about 40)

salt and black pepper

Squash Casserole is an essential dish for holidays and special events. Topped with a buttery cracker topping, this squash casserole is an all-time favorite!

Squash Casserole Recipe

butter

yellow squash

onion

eggs

cheddar cheese

milk

cayenne pepper (optional)

salt

black pepper

sleeve Ritz crackers

Preheat oven to 350º F.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet or saute pan over medium-low heat. Add squash and onions and cook until tender.

To a large bowl, add eggs and lightly whisk. Add cheese and milk and whisk into egg until well-combined. Add cooked squash and onions to egg mixture and stir well to combined. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet used to cook squash and onions. Add to squash casserole mixture. Add cayenne pepper, if using, along with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.

Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray and pour squash casserole mixture into the baking dish. Top evenly with crushed Ritz crackers. Place in preheated oven and bake 45 minutes, or until top has lightly browned and casserole does not "jiggle" when the dish is moved.

Allow to sit for about 3 minutes before serving.

This easy squash casserole combines tender yellow squash in a super creamy, cheesy sauce, all topped off with a buttery cracker topping for a crowd-pleasing summer side dish for potlucks, picnics, holidays, and cookouts!

The Best Squash Casserole

3.15 lb yellow squash

5.1 oz onion (1 medium; yellow or sweet)

0.07 oz fresh thyme (1 Tbsp)

Tbsp sea salt (or kosher salt)

½ tsp black pepper

Tbsp olive oil (or another neutral oil)

eggs (large)

sour cream (1 cup OR Greek yogurt)

oz cheddar cheese (or Swiss cheese/Gouda, 1 cup shredded)

cream cheese

3.8 oz crackers (1 sleeve or 30-32 Ritz crackers)

1.5 oz butter (3 Tbsp)

Rinse and slice the squash into 1/3-14-inch rounds and dice the onion.Preheat the oven to 350°F/175ºC and grease a 9.5×6.5 inch casserole/baking dish.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. Then add the onion and sauté for two minutes.

Add the summer squash pieces and cook, loosely covered, for 10 minutes, until the center of the squash becomes tender.If you don’t have one large enough, you may have to do this in two batches or two separate pans.

Add the thyme, salt, and pepper, stir, and cook for 2-3 minutes uncovered for some of the liquid to evaporate.

If there&#39;s still a LOT of liquid in the pan and you prefer a drier casserole, drain the mixture through a colander for 5 minutes.

Par-cook the squash

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cream cheese, sour cream, and between ½-⅔ of the shredded cheese and whisk/mix until thoroughly combined.

Prepare the cream sauce

Melt the butter on the stovetop or in the microwave (for 20-30 seconds).

Crush the crackers into a crumb consistency by placing them in a Ziplock and bashing them with a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy glass.

In a bowl, add the melted butter and the crushed cracker crumbs and mix thoroughly.

Make the topping

Spread the par-cooked squash mixture into the prepared baking/casserole dish, then pour over the cream mixture and mix well.

Sprinkle over the remaining shredded cheese and cracker mixture, spreading it evenly over the top.

Transfer the dish to the oven and bake until it&#39;s golden brown on top with a bubbly filling – this should take about 20 minutes at 350°F/175ºC.Optionally broil it for a minute or two at the end if it hasn’t browned enough.

Leave it to sit for just a few minutes (3-5) before serving to allow it to thicken up slightly.

Assemble and bake

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This easy squash casserole is a crowd-pleasing summer side dish for potlucks, picnics, holidays, and cookouts!

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