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Southern Squash Casserole: Discover This Tasty Recipe!

A delicious Southern Squash Casserole made with yellow squash, cheddar cheese, and crushed saltine crackers, perfect for a comforting side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds yellow squash sliced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup crushed saltine crackers about 30 crackers
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1/2 cup additional crushed saltine crackers for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the sliced squash and chopped onion, and cook for about 5 minutes until tender. Drain well and let cool slightly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked squash and onion with the cheddar cheese, 1 cup of crushed saltine crackers, milk, eggs, melted butter, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix until well combined.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining crushed saltine crackers evenly over the top.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a creamier texture, add 1/2 cup of sour cream or cream cheese to the mixture before baking.
  • You can substitute zucchini for the yellow squash for a different flavor profile.

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