Squash Casserole

This easy squash casserole combines tender squash with a creamy sauce, topped with a crunchy cracker and cheese topping for a classic Southern side.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 223 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ground black pepper to taste
• 4 cups sliced yellow squash
• 35 buttery round crackers, crushed
• 0.5 cup chopped onion
• 0.25 cup butter, melted
• 0.25 cup water, or more as needed
• 0.75 cup milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Serve hot and enjoy!

Step 2

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish; set aside.

Step 3

Mix eggs and milk together in a small bowl, then add to squash mixture; stir in 1/4 cup melted butter, and season with salt and pepper. Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Sprinkle with remaining cracker mixture, and dot with 2 tablespoons butter.

Step 5

Place squash, onion, and water in a large skillet over medium heat. Cover and cook until squash is tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.

Step 6

Mix cracker crumbs and cheese together in a separate bowl. Stir half of the cracker mixture into cooked squash mixture.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top and set, about 25 minutes.