Baked Squash Casserole from Black Eyed Pea

Elevate your comfort food game with this Southern-inspired Baked Squash Casserole from Black Eyed Pea. Featuring tender yellow squash simmered to perfection and blended with crushed saltine crackers, creamy cheddar cheese, and a touch of paprika for a hint of smoky spice, this dish is the epitome of cozy home cooking. A golden, cheesy crust forms as it bakes, creating a luscious, savory casserole that’s perfect as a side dish or even a main course. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a short stay in the oven, this easy-to-make casserole delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Serve it alongside roasted meats for a holiday feast or as a comforting weeknight dinner centerpiece.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups (sliced) Yellow squash
• 1 cup Water
• 1.5 cups (crushed) Saltine crackers
• 1.5 cups (shredded) Cheddar cheese
• 0.75 cup (diced) Onion
• 0.5 cup (melted) Butter
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Paprika

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or casserole dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a large pot, combine the sliced yellow squash and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the squash is tender.

Step 3

Drain the cooked squash well and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Mash slightly with a fork or potato masher, leaving some texture intact.

Step 4

Add the crushed saltine crackers, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onion, melted butter, milk, eggs, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the bowl with the squash. Stir until all ingredients are well-combined.

Step 5

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set in the center.

Step 7

Allow the casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(890.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2069.1

Total Fat 158.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 84.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 775.9mg	0%
Sodium 5000.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 94.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g	0%
Total Sugars 10.2g
Protein 58.3g	0%

Vitamin D 99.9IU	0%
Calcium 930.6mg	0%
Iron 6.5mg	0%
Potassium 1484.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.0%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 18.5%