Squash Casserole Recipe
Squash Casserole is an essential dish for holidays and special events. Topped with a buttery cracker topping, this squash casserole is an all-time favorite!
Equipment
- medium skillet
- Large bowl
- 9x13 casserole dish
Ingredients
Base 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
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet or saute pan over medium-low heat. Add squash and onions and cook until tender.
- To a large bowl, add eggs and lightly whisk. Add cheese and milk and whisk into egg until well-combined. Add cooked squash and onions to egg mixture and stir well to combined.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet used to cook squash and onions. Add to squash casserole mixture. Add cayenne pepper, if using, along with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray and pour squash casserole mixture into the baking dish. Top evenly with crushed Ritz crackers.
- Place in preheated oven and bake 45 minutes, or until top has lightly browned and casserole does not 'jiggle' when the dish is moved.
- Allow to sit for about 3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 106kcal
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