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Southern Squash Casserole: A Comforting Family Favorite!

Southern Squash Casserole is a comforting dish made with tender yellow squash, onions, and a creamy cheese mixture, topped with a crunchy cracker crust.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds yellow squash sliced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup crushed buttery crackers like Ritz
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the sliced squash and chopped onion, cooking until the squash is tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked squash mixture with sour cream and 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese. Mix well.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  7. In a separate bowl, combine the crushed crackers, remaining cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter.
  8. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the squash mixture in the baking dish.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  10. Let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider mixing in cooked crumbled bacon or sautéed bell peppers.
  • If you prefer a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and use low-fat cheese.

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