Squash Casserole Recipes

squash casserole recipes

Squash Casserole Recipe

squash casserole recipes

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!

Prep: 5min

Total: 50min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 106 kcal, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cups sliced yellow squash
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven to 350º F.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet or saute pan over medium-low heat. Add squash and onions and cook until tender.
  3. 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.
  4. Spray a 9×13 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.
  5. Allow to sit for about 3 minutes before serving.

Southern Squash Casserole

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A classic Southern Squash Casserole is the perfect way to enjoy the bounty from your summer garden! The cheesy filling is topped with a buttery crumb topping for the ultimate family-friendly side dish recipe!

Prep: 20min

Total: 55min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 /6 of the casserole

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 /6 of the casserole, calories 249.1 kcal, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 18.1 g, Saturated Fat 8.5 g, Cholesterol 98.6 mg, Sodium 502.2 mg, Fiber 1.9 g, Sugar 5.2 g, unSaturated Fat 8.4 g

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons butter, (divided)
  • 4 small yellow squash (about 2 lbs.), ( sliced (about 6 cups total))
  • 1 small onion, (diced)
  • 1 red bell pepper, (diced)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¾ cup crushed butter crackers ((I used 18 Ritz crackers))

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add squash, onion, and bell pepper to the skillet, cooking and stirring for about 10 minutes (or until vegetables are tender). Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
  4. Stir the egg mixture into the squash mixture.
  5. Transfer the squash mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine crushed crackers with remaining 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Sprinkle buttered cracker crumbs over top of casserole.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until casserole is set and topping is golden brown.

Fabulous Yellow Squash Casserole Recipe

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Here’s how to get started with making some of your own homegrown culinary memories, courtesy of this delicious, crispy, and cozy yellow squash casserole.

Prep: 5min

Total: 35min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 0 g

Nutrition Facts: calories 257 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 78 mg cholesterol, Fat 13 g fat, Fiber 4 g fiber, Protein 8 g protein, Saturated Fat 7 g saturated fat, servingSize 0 g, Sodium 292 mg , Sugar 1 g , Trans Fat 0 g

Ingredients:

  • 6 small yellow squash, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

Instruction:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease or spray a 2-quart casserole dish or 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Wash and thinly slice the yellow squash. Place the slices into a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, eggs, dried minced onion, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Fold in grated cheese then pour over the sliced yellow squash. Mix to combine.
  4. Transfer the squash and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter and garlic salt, plus parmesan and fresh parsley if desired. Sprinkle the topping mixture over the squash in your baking dish, then transfer to the center of the middle rack in your preheated oven.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is melted and starting to bubble and the topping is lightly golden brown in color. You can also broil on low for the last few minutes to finish browning the panko topping.
  7. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

How To Make Simple Squash Casserole | Squash, Cheese, Onion, & Butter Crackers | Allrecipes.com

FAQ

How do you make Paula Deen’s squash casserole?

In separate medium size skillet, sauté the sliced onion in butter for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and, using a large bowl, add squash, onions, sour cream, Paula Deen’s House Seasoning and sharp cheddar cheese. Pour mixture into a buttered casserole dish and top with cracker crumbs. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

How do you keep squash casserole from getting watery?

How do you keep squash casserole from getting watery? It’s important to salt, par-cook, and drain the squash before assembling the casserole to prevent it from being watery. The mixture of eggs, sour cream, mayonnaise, and cheese also acts as a binder to thicken.

Does squash casserole freeze well?

Yes, squash casserole freezes well unbaked as well as after baking. It works best to hold out the topping until ready to bake, though. Unbaked: Cover unbaked casserole with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw in refrigerator overnight and sprinkle with topping.

What is squash Rockefeller?

Chop the squash pulp with seeds and combine in a large bowl with melted butter, bread crumbs, garlic, anisette liqueur, cheese, spinach and scallions, mixing well. Fill the squash shells with the spinach mixture and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until heated through.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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