Description
A delightful Cheesy Southern Squash Casserole that combines the flavors of squash, cheese, and a crunchy topping for a comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 medium squash, sliced into 6 mm rounds (900 grams total)
- 80 grams chopped onion
- 60 millilitres butter
- 120 grams sour cream
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 115 grams shredded cheddar cheese
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 120 grams finely crushed butter crackers (about 25 crackers)
- 2.5 grams garlic powder
- 4 grams salt
- 2.5 grams black pepper, ground
Instructions
- Mix together the drained squash, onion, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, sour cream, beaten egg, cheddar cheese, and 25 grams of Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Make sure it’s well blended.
- In a bowl, combine the 45 millilitres of melted butter with the crushed butter crackers and the remaining 25 grams of Parmesan cheese until everything’s coated evenly.
- Melt 15 millilitres of butter in a big pan over medium heat. Toss in the chopped onion and sauté for about 7 to 8 minutes until it becomes soft and see-through.
- Now, throw the sliced squash into the pan. Let it cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, until the squash is soft and the moisture has come out.
- Scoop the squash mix into a baking dish that holds 1.5 litres (like a 20 x 20 centimetres one). Spread it out evenly, then sprinkle the cracker mixture on top.
- Pour the squash and onion mix into a colander lined with a clean kitchen towel. Let it drain for at least 5 minutes, pressing gently to squeeze out the extra moisture.
- Pop it in a preheated oven set at 175°C for about 25 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly. Let it cool a bit before you dig in.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the squash well to avoid a watery casserole.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or spices for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg