Southern Squash Casserole

Southern Squash Casserole

Ingredients
  

For the Squash Casserole:

  • 3-pounds yellow squash, sliced or diced
  • ½ cup Vidalia onion, diced
  • 1 10.5-ounce can cream of mushroom or chicken soup
  • 1 cup mayonaise
  • 1 egg
  • 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. fresh ground black pepper

For the Squash Casserole Topping:

  • 2 sleeves Ritz crackers, crushed
  • 1 stick butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
  • Wash and slice squash into small medallions or, if the squash is large, dice into smaller pieces.
  • Put squash into a large mixing bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the soup, mayonnaise, eggs, cheese, onions, salt and pepper.
  • Pour over squash; stir until well mixed.
  • Pour into an ovenproof casserole dish.
  • Crush crackers while in "sleeves" or place in a resealable plastic bag prior to crushing.
  • Pour crushed crackers into a bowl.
  • Melt butter in the microwave and stir into crackers until moist.
  • Drizzle on top of casserole.
  • Feel free to make more or less of the topping; more topping = more yummy.
  • Place in the pre-heated oven and bake until bubbly and brown on top; 45 to 50 minutes); bake for 30 minutes covered with foil to help prevent crackers from burning; remove foil and continue to bake for 15 to 20 minutes longer.
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