Squash Casserole
📜 Collection: Al Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sides A comforting southern-style squash casserole featuring tender yellow squash, savory onions, and a buttery cracker crumb topping. Baked to golden perfection, it’s the ultimate side dish for family gatherings.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 30 mins | None | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Saucepan
- Colander
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4-5 medium | Yellow Squash | sliced |
| 1 small | Onion | chopped |
| 1/2 stick | Butter | softened |
| 1 cup | Cracker Crumbs | divided |
| 1 | Egg | beaten |
| To taste | Salt | |
| To taste | Pepper | |
| To taste | Garlic Salt | |
| 1/2 cup | Cheese | shredded |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Boil
- Boil the 4-5 medium yellow squash with the 1 small onion in a saucepan until tender.
- Drain well in a colander to remove excess moisture.
Step 2: Mix and Season
- In a mixing bowl, add 1/2 stick butter, half of the 1 cup cracker crumbs, and 1 egg. Mix well.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic salt.
Step 3: Assemble and Bake
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Cover the top with the remaining crumbled cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup cheese.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the top is golden brown.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This casserole can be assembled, covered, and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking. Add 5-10 minutes to the baking time if cooking straight from the refrigerator.
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