Southern Baked Yellow Squash

This baked yellow squash casserole is topped with a buttery bread crumb topping for a delicious savory addition to any summer meal.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 162 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 3 pounds yellow summer squash, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 0.5 cup butter, melted
• 0.5 cup chopped onion
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.75 cup dry bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.

Step 2

Place squash into a large saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Boil until soft, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and golden brown on top, about 1 hour.

Step 4

Gather all ingredients.

Step 5

Drain squash well, transfer to a large mixing bowl, and mash until slightly chunky.

Step 6

Stir in 1/2 cup bread crumbs, onion, eggs, 1/4 cup melted butter, sugar, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.

Step 7

Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish. Drizzle remaining 1/4 cup melted butter over top, then sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup bread crumbs.