Description
A comforting, creamy yellow squash casserole with a buttery, crispy Ritz cracker topping—perfect for potlucks, holidays, or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 to 6 cups sliced yellow squash (about 2–3 medium squash)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 large eggs
- 1 to 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole or 2% milk
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (optional)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Garlic (fresh or powder), to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs like thyme or parsley
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced squash and chopped onion, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 8-10 minutes until tender.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, mayonnaise, sour cream, and seasonings. Stir in shredded cheese and the sautéed vegetables.
- Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Pour in the squash mixture and smooth the top.
- Mix crushed Ritz crackers with 2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-45 minutes until bubbly and golden. Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end for extra crispiness, if desired.
Notes
Salt the squash slices and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Avoid using frozen squash to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: squash casserole, yellow squash, comfort food, southern side dish