Southern Yellow Squash Casserole

Indulge in a taste of Southern comfort with this rich and creamy Southern Yellow Squash Casserole, the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering or weeknight dinner. Packed with tender yellow squash and sweet onions sautéed in butter, this casserole is bound together with a luscious blend of sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, and a hint of garlic, delivering layers of savory flavor. Topped with a buttery, golden crust of crushed Ritz crackers and parmesan, it’s the perfect combination of creamy and crunchy textures in every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy-to-make dish is a quintessential side for BBQs, potlucks, or holiday meals. Make it your go-to recipe for Southern-inspired comfort food that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups (sliced) yellow squash
• 1 cup (diced) yellow onion
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1.5 cups (shredded) sharp cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 cups (crushed) Ritz crackers
• 0.5 cup (grated) parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons (melted) butter (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter.

Step 4

Add the sliced yellow squash and diced onion to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash is tender and the onion is translucent.

Step 5

Remove the squash mixture from the heat and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Pour the egg mixture over the squash mixture and stir until well combined.

Step 8

Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.

Step 9

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.

Step 10

In a small bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers, grated parmesan cheese, and melted butter for the topping.

Step 11

Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly on top of the casserole.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.

Step 13

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1561.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2832.5

Total Fat 233.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 112.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 908.0mg	0%
Sodium 5134.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 117.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.3g	0%
Total Sugars 41.6g
Protein 89.4g	0%

Vitamin D 105.0IU	0%
Calcium 2084.9mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 2050.7mg	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: 71.7%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 16.1%