Squash Casserole Recipe from Hopkins House in Pensacola Fl

Discover the charm of Southern cooking with the Squash Casserole Recipe from Hopkins House, a Pensacola, FL favorite that’s perfect for any family gathering. This creamy, comforting casserole combines tender yellow squash and sweet Vidalia onions with a luscious blend of sour cream, mayonnaise, and cheddar cheese to create a rich and satisfying filling. Topped with a golden, buttery crust of crushed Ritz crackers and Parmesan cheese, it’s seasoned to perfection with hints of garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make casserole is ideal as a crowd-pleasing side dish or a stand-alone centerpiece for your table. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight meals, this recipe brings a taste of the Gulf Coast straight to your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 cups (sliced) yellow squash
• 1 medium (diced) Vidalia onion
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1.5 cups (crushed) Ritz crackers
• 1 cup (grated) Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set it aside.

Step 2

In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the sliced yellow squash and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain well and lightly press with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter, and when melted, sauté the diced Vidalia onion until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked squash, sautéed onions, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir until fully mixed.

Step 5

Transfer the squash mixture to the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers and grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the squash casserole.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious squash casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1488.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3786.2

Total Fat 339.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 113.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 653.3mg	0%
Sodium 4982.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 139.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 39.2g
Protein 79.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2177.9mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 1580.8mg	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: 77.7%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 14.2%