Description
A comforting and classic squash casserole featuring tender cooked yellow squash and onions baked in a creamy mixture of eggs, cheddar cheese, and milk, topped with a crunchy buttery Ritz cracker crust. Perfect as a side dish for holidays, family dinners, or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups sliced yellow squash
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350º F to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook Vegetables: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet or sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced yellow squash and chopped onion, cooking slowly until tender and fragrant.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, lightly whisk the eggs. Add grated cheddar cheese and milk, continuing to whisk until well combined.
- Combine Vegetables and Egg Mixture: Add the cooked squash and onions to the egg mixture and stir well to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Add Butter and Seasonings: Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet used for cooking the vegetables, then add it to the casserole mixture. Stir in cayenne pepper if desired, kosher salt, and ground black pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly.
- Assemble Casserole: Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. Pour the squash and egg mixture into the dish and spread evenly.
- Add Topping: Top the casserole evenly with crushed Ritz crackers to create a crunchy crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set (it should not jiggle when you move the dish).
- Rest and Serve: Allow the casserole to rest for about 3 minutes after baking before serving warm.
Notes
- Squash casserole is a classic side dish ideal for holiday meals and special gatherings.
- The Ritz cracker topping adds a delicious buttery crunch that contrasts nicely with the creamy interior.
- For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper according to taste.
- Ensure the casserole is fully set before removing from the oven to achieve the perfect texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 106 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
