Squash Casserole
Squash Casserole is a comforting baked dish featuring tender summer squash mixed with cheese and a crispy breadcrumb topping, perfect as a delicious side or vegetarian main.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups sliced yellow squash
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, sauté the sliced squash and chopped onion over medium heat until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked squash mixture, shredded cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×9 inch casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the squash mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, sprinkle some chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme on top before baking, or add a dash of smoked paprika to the squash mixture.