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Southern Squash Casserole

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A comforting combination of yellow squash, cheese, and buttery Ritz cracker topping, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 lbs yellow squash, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 tablespoons butter for sautéing
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup can be substituted with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese can substitute with other cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  3. Sauté the sliced squash and diced onion until they are soft and lightly golden, about 10–12 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cream of chicken soup, beaten eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Stir in the sautéed squash and onion mixture until everything is well blended.
  6. Spoon the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter.
  8. Sprinkle the cracker mixture over the top of the casserole.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
  2. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy it on its own for a hearty vegetarian meal. To store leftovers, let the casserole cool completely, then place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. It can also be frozen for longer storage.
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