Old Fashioned Southern Squash Casserole

A classic recipe, Old Fashioned Southern Squash Casserole, has tender squash cooked with onion and a buttery cracker top.

A great recipe to use summer produce, Old Fashioned Southern Squash Casserole takes just minutes to cook with basic ingredients you already have in your pantry.

I just love a recipe that I can make in minutes, don’t you? This is one of those recipes. It’s basically two-steps and very few ingredients. An easy comfort food side dish, this Old Fashioned Southern Squash Casserole makes a lovely pot-luck and family reunion recipe that’s always a crowd-pleaser.

Old Fashioned Southern Squash Casserole

1. It’s hard to say how many squash you need since they come in different sizes. And, I’ve never measured in a measuring cup. Here’s how I measure. I slice the squash about 1/2-inch thick and lay them in my 9×9 baking dish until it’s ‘almost’ full. Next, I transfer them to a skillet and proceed with the recipe.
2. I used cheddar cheese because I always have cheddar cheese in the fridge. But, if you prefer another cheese, use what you have. You know, any gooey cheese will taste fantastic with the squash.
3. As well, I do recommend a butter cracker like Ritz brand, Keebler Tollhouse, or Keebler Club crackers. Saltine brand, in my opinion, aren’t as good.
4. Finally, I don’t like the squash cooked down until they’re mushy. I like some texture. Therefore, I cook them until they are tender but still firm. If a fork goes into the easily, they’re cooked through and ready for the other ingredients.

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1. First of all, I ended up baking my casserole this time in the 12-inch skillet that I cooked the squash and onions in.
2. Additionally, I love a good, basic box grater for my cheese.
3. Finally, I almost always reach for my wooden spoons when I’m cooking on the stovetop.

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Old Fashioned Southern Squash Casserole

A classic recipe, Old Fashioned Southern Squash Casserole, has tender squash cooked with onion and a buttery cracker top.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 313kcal

Author: Paula

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 6 medium yellow summer squash sliced 
• 1 cup Vidalia onion thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more below
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter melted
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese 
• 1 cup crushed butter crackers

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease a 9x9 inch casserole dish.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the squash and onion. Saute until tender and the onion is translucent.
• Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan and cheddar cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
• Pour mixture into your 9x9 baking dish.
• Mix 2 tablespoon butter, crushed crackers, and parmesan. Sprinkle evenly over the squash.
• Bake 20 minutes.
• Remove and serve warm.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 613mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 932IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 365mg | Iron: 1mg

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