Southern Squash Casserole
This Southern Squash Casserole is a delightful mix of fresh squash and zucchini combined with creamy cheese, topped with crunchy buttery crackers. It's a comforting dish that brings warmth to your table, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 medium sweet onion chopped
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1.5 pounds yellow squash sliced
- 1.5 pounds zucchini sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 3 Tbsp grated parmesan
- 3 Tbsp melted butter
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers crushed (approximately 24 crackers)
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 375ºF. As the oven heats, prepare your baking dish by spraying a 9x9-inch or 11x10-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, pour in the avocado oil and heat it over medium-high. Once hot, toss in the chopped sweet onion, sautéing for about 3 minutes until it turns translucent.
- Next, incorporate the minced garlic and the sliced yellow squash. Cook everything for 8 to 10 minutes, until the squash becomes tender and bright.
- After cooking, remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the squash mixture into a colander to drain any excess liquid.
- Now, mix the melted butter and crushed Ritz crackers in a bowl. Set aside half of this mixture in another bowl for topping later.
- In the bowl with the remaining cracker mixture, combine the drained squash, 3/4 cup of cheddar cheese, the beaten eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is well blended.
- Spread the combined squash mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish. Finish by topping with the leftover cheddar cheese, cracker crumbs, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
- Finally, bake the casserole uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until it is bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
This Southern Squash Casserole is a comforting dish filled with fresh vegetables and creamy cheese. It's great for family gatherings, and trust me, it will disappear quickly once served!
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