Golden, Cheesy, and Southern | Cooking Squash Casserole from a Beloved Georgia Restaurant

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Lower calorie option or more budget-friendly.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

More nutritious or cost-effective.

Cook down the sliced squash and chopped onion in boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes until tender.

Drain well and mash the squash and onion to remove excess moisture.

Soften saltine crackers in a little milk.

Mix the softened crackers into the mashed squash along with two beaten eggs, salt, and pepper.

Transfer the mixture into a 9 by 13 dish and sprinkle on grated cheese.

Dot the top with margarine (using butter instead).

Bake in a 350°F oven for about 30 minutes until set and golden.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens