Nana's Squash Casserole

An excellent, cheesy dish, especially around the holidays! My grandmother makes this for me every time I come see her because she knows it's my favorite!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 422 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• ½ cup margarine, softened
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped celery
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 2 cups chopped yellow squash
• 3 cups crumbled prepared cornbread
• ½ (26 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a medium baking dish.

Step 2

Place squash in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes, or until tender; drain.

Step 3

In a bowl, mix cooked squash, cornbread, onion, celery, sugar, egg, soup, margarine, and 1/2 cup cheese. Season with sage, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Top with remaining cheese, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.