Yellow Squash Casserole
A creamy, cheesy Southern classic casserole made with fresh squash, onion, and a crunchy topping, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- sliced yellow squash (4 cups)
- chopped onion (0.5 cup)
- water (0.25 cup)
- buttery round crackers (35 )
- shredded Cheddar cheese (1 cup)
- large eggs (2 )
- milk (0.75 cup)
- butter (0.25 cup)
- salt (1 teaspoon)
- ground black pepper (0 )
- butter (2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish; set aside.
- Place squash and onion in a large skillet over medium heat; pour in water. Cover, and cook until squash is tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well, and place in a large bowl.
- Mix cracker crumbs and cheese together in a separate bowl. Stir half of the cracker mixture into the cooked squash and onions.
- Mix eggs and milk together in a small bowl, then add to squash mixture; stir in 1/4 cup melted butter, and season with salt and pepper. Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle with remaining cracker mixture, and dot with 2 tablespoons butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)
- kcal: 224
- fat: 16 g
- sats: 8 g
- carbs: 15 g
- fibre: 2 g
- protein: 6 g
- salt: 0.469 g