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A baked casserole topped with sliced yellow squash, melted cheddar cheese, crushed crackers, and chopped herbs in a rectangular pan.
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Southern Yellow Squash Casserole

This creamy yellow squash casserole recipe is a classic Southern side dish made with a topping of cheese and Ritz crackers.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword baked yellow squash casserole, southern squash casserole, summer squash casserole, yellow squash casserole
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 10
Author Kat Jeter & Melinda Machado

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons Butter divided
  • 2.5 pounds Yellow squash sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • ½ small Yellow onion chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 8 ounces Sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 8 ounces Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 ounces Shredded Swiss cheese
  • 2 sleeves Ritz crackers crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare an 11- x 7-inch baking dish by lightly spraying with cooking spray.
  • Place 3 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Once melted add the yellow squash, onion and 1 teaspoon of salt and cook for 5-7 minutes until the squash has softened.
  • Pour squash and onion mixture into a strainer to remove any excess liquid.
  • In a large bowl combine the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, eggs, sour cream, mayonnaise, 4 ounces of cheddar cheese, 4 ounces of Swiss cheese, black pepper, and 1 cup of crushed Ritz crackers. Stir together. Add the cooked squash and onions and gently toss the mixture together.
  • Spoon the mixture into the prepared dish and then sprinkle with the remaining crushed crackers followed by the remaining 4 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the casserole is hot and bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
  • Once cooked remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.