Description
Indulge in the comforting and creamy delight of Squash Casserole, a dish that beautifully combines tender yellow squash with rich cheddar cheese, all topped with a crunchy cracker crust. This versatile casserole serves as an ideal main course or a delightful side dish, making it perfect for family gatherings, weeknight dinners, or holiday celebrations. With its simple preparation and satisfying flavors, this recipe is bound to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 pounds yellow squash (sliced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 sleeve buttery crackers (crushed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add sliced squash and chopped onion, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5-10 minutes until tender. Drain excess liquid using a colander.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and ground black pepper. Stir in the drained squash mixture.
- Pour the filling into the prepared casserole dish and top with additional cheddar cheese mixed with crushed crackers and melted butter.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main/Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating herbs like thyme or basil. You can substitute yellow squash with zucchini or mix both for varied taste. Feel free to add other vegetables such as bell peppers for extra nutrition.