Squash Casserole

This easy squash casserole features tender squash, gooey cheese, and crunchy crackers that make this a memorable side dish or a hearty main course.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 196 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

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Mix eggs and milk together in a small bowl, then add to squash mixture.

Step 5

Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter, and season with salt and pepper. Spread into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cracker mixture, and dot with 2 tablespoons butter.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 25 minutes.

Step 7

Gather all ingredients.