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Yellow Squash Casserole

Cultural Context

Yellow Squash Casserole is a beloved dish in the Southern United States, often served during the summer when squash is abundant. This comforting casserole showcases the versatility of yellow squash, combined with creamy and cheesy elements, making it a staple at family gatherings and potlucks. Today, it has found its way into many American homes, celebrated for its ease of preparation and delightful flavor.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 medium yellow squash
1 onion
3 tablespoons butter
2 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
black pepper
fresh thyme
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Ritz crackers

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: colby cheese

Colby cheese often costs less and melts similarly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Pecorino is often cheaper and adds a similar salty flavor.

1

Slice the yellow squash into rounds.

2

Chop the onion.

3

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

4

Add the sliced squash and chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for about 10 minutes until tender.

5

Drain the excess liquid from the squash and onions in a colander for about 5 minutes.

6

In a bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh thyme.

7

Fold in the drained squash and onions along with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese.

8

Grease a baking dish with softened butter.

9

Crush Ritz crackers in a Ziploc bag and mix with melted butter and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

10

Spread the cracker mixture evenly over the squash mixture in the baking dish.

11

Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

skilletbaking dishmixing bowlknifecutting boardZiploc bagrolling pinbox grater

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Squash CasseroleSouthern Squash Casserole

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