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A wooden spoonful of Southern Squash Casserole in a vintage white baking dish.
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Southern Squash Casserole

Southern Squash Casserole is a creamy, cheesy Southern side dish made with tender yellow squash, sautéed onions, and a buttery cracker topping baked until golden and bubbly. This classic comfort food recipe is perfect for holidays, potlucks, and Sunday dinners.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side, Side Dish, Sides
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Southern, Southern Comfort
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 251kcal
Author: Jeremy Klae

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon Salted Butter
  • 1 Medium Onion
  • 5 Yellow Squash
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 8 Oz Sour Cream
  • ½ Cup Grated Parmesan
  • ½ Cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar

For the Cracker Topping

  • 25 Ritz Crackers About 1 Sleeve
  • 3 tablespoon Salted Butter Melted
  • ¼ Cup Grated Parmesan
  • ¼ Cup Shredded Pepper Jack

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and slice the onions and yellow squash.
  • Then crush the Ritz crackers in a mixing bowl and set them aside for the topping later.
  • Heat the butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and, working in batches, cook the sliced squash and onions until they’re softened and lightly browned.
  • As each batch finishes, set it aside in a mixing bowl and continue until all the squash and onions are cooked.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, salt, pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, parmesan, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Stir the cooked squash and onion mixture into the seasoned egg mixture until everything is evenly combined.
  • Spray the inside of a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray, then pour in the squash casserole mixture and spread it out evenly.

Make the Crunchy Cracker Topping

  • Melt 3 tablespoons of butter and pour it over the crushed Ritz crackers.
  • Add the remaining Parmesan cheese and shredded pepper jack, and stir until everything is well combined.
  • Sprinkle the cracker and cheese mixture evenly across the top of the casserole.
  • Bake the squash casserole at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are bubbling.
  • Then switch the oven to broil on low, or about 550 degrees, to brown the top a little more. Watch it carefully here, because the cracker topping can burn quickly under the broiler.
  • Once it’s done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for about 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

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Notes

  • Cook the squash long enough to remove excess moisture so the casserole stays creamy, not watery.
  • Try to keep the slices fairly even, so they cook at the same rate.
  • Shred your own cheese for the best melt and texture.
  • You can make this casserole ahead of time and bake it just before serving.
  • For extra flavor, add a little extra grated Parmesan cheese to the cracker topping.
  • Resting for 10-15 minutes gives the casserole time to firm up so it slices and serves much more easily.
  • This casserole reheats very well, making it great for leftovers.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 569mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 795IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 1mg