Description
A comforting Southern dish made with yellow squash, cheese, and buttery crackers, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups yellow squash, sliced (about 4 medium squash)
- 1 cup onion, chopped (about 1 medium onion)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the sliced squash and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, eggs, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Whisk until well blended.
- Stir in the sautéed squash and onion mixture, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese and crushed crackers. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set.
- Let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños to the mixture.
- Substitute half of the yellow squash with zucchini for a different flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg