Stir in butter, green onion tops, sugar, salt, and pepper until well mixed. Oct 17, 2017 add soup and milk to pot and cook until warm, 1 to 2 minutes. Its got yellow squash, cheese, and eggs, and is covered with a buttery cracker crumb topping. Yellow squash casserole is creamy and cheesy with a buttery and crispy ritz cracker topping. That especially holds true for yellow squash, which more. Squash casserole recipe claire robinson food network. Top with crushed ritz crackers and drizzle butter over top.
With the perfect blend of squash, onions, cheese and bacon, the cheesy southern yellow squash casserole was amazing. With grated cheddar cheese, crumbled ritz crackers, and fresh summer squash, this squash casserole is a family favorite. Squash casserole is a one of those recipes that youll find for nearly every holiday, reunion, or special occasion when my family gets together. In a separate bowl, combine crushed crackers with remaining 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Add soup and milk to pot and cook until warm, 1 to 2 minutes. Finally this southern squash casserole is topped with delicious golden fried onions. Sliced squash is baked in a cheesy cream sauce and topped with a buttery cracker crumble. Aug 30, 2017 this squash casserole from is the best way to use up your summer squash. Next, spread the rest of the squash mixture over the crackers. Easy, comforting foolproof casserole dish that feeds a crowd well or for regular family dinners. Nov 07, 2017 the yellow squash is thinly sliced then smothered in a creamy cheesy sauce thats also loaded with sweet yellow onions. Sprinkle 12 bread crumbs on bottom of six quart casserole dish.
Many think that southerners prefer their vegetables smothered in butter, cream, and cheese. To finish it off, sprinkle twenty round, buttery, crushed crackers on top. Spoon squash mixture into a baking dish and bake for 45 minutes. Squash casserole how to make classic squash casserole. Southern squash casserole is a familyfriendly way to get kids to eat their veggies. Jan 16, 2017 squash casserole with ritz crackers recipe. This is a great dish that can be made with lowfat ingredients and is still just as good. Apr 26, 2018 yellow squash casserole is a classic southern side dish. For this recipe, you can use straight neck or crookneck yellow squash. In a heated skillet, cook the onions, adding a little water to prevent them from burning.
Cover the squash with water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. When youre in the kitchen prepping one, you do as your mother did, and you prepare another. Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly and brown on top usually 4550 minutes. To make it, tender cooked squash and sweet onion are seasoned and mixed with flavorful additions to make it creamy dreamy and delicious. Stir the remaining ritz crumbs and 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese into the melted butter to combine. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the parmesan, cheddar and sour cream. Squash casserole is a classic meatandthree side dish, binding mild summer squash with a creamy cheddar sauce and topped with a crunchy cracker topping. In a medium bowl, mix together cracker crumbs and cheese. This casserole is great for potlucks, picnics, and holiday meals. With grated cheddar cheese, crumbled ritz crackers, and fresh summer squash, this squash casserole is a great way to use those summer vegetables. A combination of mayonnaise and sour cream gives it plenty of. As with all good southern food, make sure you have your bottle of bright red paprika ready to.
Spoon into a lightly greased 11 x 7inch 2quart baking dish. Jul 22, 2008 in medium bowl, crush crackers and stir in cheese. Mash squash and mix in all ingredients one at a time. Having my family around for the holidays got me thinking about many of the recipes from home that i love. Melt butter in the microwave and stir into crackers until moist. Apr 03, 2019 squash casserole is an essential dish for holidays and special meals. While we love the squash itself, it is the creamy sauce made from cheese, mayonnaise, and eggs.
I actually didnt get to taste it fresh, but it is fabulous reheated and goes to the top of my recipe list. Cook squash in boiling water in covered saucepan for 15 min. Squash casserole how to make classic squash casserole kitchn. Add in the cheddar cheese, parmesan, and sour cream.
Place squash and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Cheesy summer squash casserole recipe taste of home. Bake for 3035 minutes, or until casserole is set and topping is golden brown. Creamy butternut squash bake recipe photo by taste of home. Squash casserole is creamy and cheesy with a buttery ritz cracker topping. Ive had lots of squash casseroles over the years some with cheese, some with mayo, some with crackers, etc but none of them even comes close to this one. Southern squash casserole is a favorite at every potluck gathering. Growing up, i remember my aunt always having a vegetable garden a pretty good sized one at that and plenty of squash.
Yellow squash casserole with lots of cheddar cheese and a buttery cracker crumb topping is one of my favorite casseroles to make during the summer months. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and top with remaining 14 cup of butter crackers. I also could have used more crackers and or drained the squash a bit more to get a thicker consistency, but its really good as it is. Pour mixture into a buttered casserole dish and top with cracker crumbs. This homestyle squash casserole is another way to use the abundance of summer squash in a most spectacular way. Toss mixture to evenly coat the pour into prepared baking dish and. Stir together eggs, sour cream, cheddar and swiss cheeses, mayonnaise, thyme, pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Top with remaining squash mixture, remaining crushed crackers, and remaining. Keyword southern squash casserole, squash casserole. Add the squash into the sour cream mixture and stir to combine. Definitely worth a try, especially if you have an abundance of summer squash to use up. Substitute 12 cup egg substitute for eggs and lowfat versions of mayonnaise, cheese, and crackers.
Easy squash casserole recipe amazing thanksgiving side dish. Full disclosure this yellow squash casserole recipe is one of my alltime favorite ways to eat yellow squash. You certainly wont mind that extra fat and butter and mayonnaise, after. Then pour the stewed squash into a colander, covered in a clean rag or cheesecloth.
Squash casserole with ritz crackers is ubiquitous on the southern table in the summertime, probably because nearly everyone who has. Preparing the bacon and topping for the cheesy southern yellow squash casserole. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, mayonnaise, sugar, pepper and remaining salt until blended. You can use yellow summer straightneck or crookneck squash or make the casserole with zucchini or another type of summer squash. Easy yellow squash casserole recipe how to make summer. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Sep 05, 2014 this homestyle squash casserole is another way to use the abundance of summer squash in a most spectacular way. Substitute 12 cup egg substitute for eggs and lowfat versions of mayonnaise, cheese. In 4quart dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over mediumhigh heat.
Using a heated stewing pot, add 6 cups of raw sliced squash and water, and stir and let stew for 510 minutes. Mama would make an extra casserole to have on hand for enjoying on a later day, or for serving at a celebratory occasion. Transfer the squash mixture into the prepared baking dish. It makes a delicious side dish and is perfect for using fresh summer squash. Its a great way to use zucchini or summer squash when you are enjoying natures bounty from your garden or your neighbors garden. Easy squash casserole delicious side dish made with a few simple ingredients.
Add squash to pan along with sour cream mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Once the casserole is good to go, its place in the oven, and baked to perfection. Best squash casserole recipe how to make squash casserole. Preheat oven to 350 and lightly grease a medium casserole dish. Mar 26, 2020 easy squash casserole delicious side dish made with a few simple ingredients. May 28, 2016 yellow squash casserole is creamy and cheesy with a buttery and crispy ritz cracker topping. This casserole goes very well with those summer, fresh vegetable dinners and is also a hit at pot luck dinners, family reunions, or any other gathering of people. Topped with a buttery cracker topping, this squash casserole recipe is a delicious alltime favorite. The true secret to its longterm success can be found in the simple ingredient list.
I found this recipe a number of years ago and have been bringing to to potlucks ever since. While the squash was cooking, i placed the ritz crackers into a ziploc bag and crushed them with a rolling pin. I received this recipe from my aunt sally who was a great cook. Yellow squash casserole is a classic southern side dish. Dec 03, 2012 this will give you a better idea of what the squash casserole looks like when the camera is being nice. Slice the summer squash and place it in a medium saucepan. Baked until the top is golden and bubbly, its ready to serve alongside your favorite entrees. This squash casserole is sauteed yellow squash tossed in a creamy sauce with plenty of cheese, all topped off with cracker crumbs and baked to perfection. May 04, 2019 after the squash cooled a bit, i pressed it with paper towels to squeeze out as much water as possible. Remove from the oven and top with remaining crushed ritz crackers and shredded cheese. This classic casserole gets an extra layer of flavor by cooking the squash in chicken broth while buttery crackers add the perfect crunchy finish. Of course, i put in a few special requests while i had my own mom and my kitchen together. How to make slap your mama its so delicious southern squash casserole.
Sprinkle buttered cracker crumbs over top of casserole. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the mayonnaise, 1 cup of the cheese and 1 cup of the crumbled crackers. Sprinkle with cheese and top with the crushed crackers. Paula deens cheesy squash casserole recipe from food network gets its richness from parmesan, cheddar and a special cracker topping. The perfect way to use up all of your summer squash. Southern squash casserole is a comforting side dish casserole, often served during the holidays, with tender, cooked yellow squash, onions, sour cream and cheddar cheese topped with crushed buttery crackers. I doubled the recipe, except for the sugar and salt, and used a heaping cup of cheese. This the best simple squash casserole recipe to have in your repertoire. Squash mashed with butter, mayonnaise, eggs and sugar is baked with a crunchy bread crumb, cheese and french fried onion ring topping in this casserole to serve with turkey or ham.
Southern squash casserole is a staple at any potluck gathering. Covering the casserole for part of the baking time browns the buttery crackers perfectly. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Also known as summer squash casserole, this is a very simple yet authentic southern recipe that my family has been making for years. Cover, and cook until squash is tender, about 5 minutes. Crush remaining 6 crackers, and sprinkle over casserole. I alternate this recipe with sweet potato casserole at thanksgiving and christmas. I used havarti and asiago, both of which happened to work out well for their areas of the casserole. Jul 17, 2019 squash casserole is a classic meat and three side dish, binding mild summer squash with a creamy cheddar sauce and topped with a crunchy cracker topping. Jun 14, 2019 stir the egg mixture into the squash mixture. Cheesy squash casserole with crunchy top full of flavor and is a wonderful side dish with any meal. Remove from pan and, using a large bowl, add squash, onions, sour cream, paula deen s house seasoning and sharp cheddar cheese. Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over mediumhigh. Paula deens squash casserole best tasty recipes on the web.
The recipe is very lenient with the amount of squash used. Cheesy squash casserole with cracker topping recipe paula deen. Add the squash and onion and cook, stirring often, until the squash is tender. Cheesy southern yellow squash casserole pudge factor. Stir together eggs, sour cream, cheddar and swiss cheeses, mayonnaise, thyme, pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a large.
Boil squash with salt and pepper until tender then drain well and add to a large bowl. Squash mashed with butter, mayonnaise, eggs and sugar is baked with a crunchy bread crumb, cheese and french fried onion ring topping in this. Summer squash casserole with bacon this squash casserole recipe is probably my handsdown favorite way of eating all that great summer squash that grows like a weed in the garden. Squash casserole classic southern side dish made with sweet yellow squash in a cheesy delicious creamy sauce and topped with buttery crackers. In a large bowl, gently stir together squash mixture, 1.
Top with remaining crumb mixture and bake at 350 for 2530 minutes, or until top is browned. When im looking to add a vegetable side to a meal, i often turn to simple casseroles such as corn pudding, broccoli casserole, or this cheesy. Spoon half of squash mixture into prepared skillet. Cooked zucchini is baked in a sauce of eggs, mayonnaise and romano seasoned with black pepper and topped with a crumbly buttery cracker crust. This is the type of recipe that demands doubling or even tripling. In a medium size bowl, mix cheese with squash mixture. Cheesy squash casserole recipe paula deen food network. Tender squash, gooey cheese and crunchy crackers make this a memorable side dish or a hearty main course. Most recently i brought this to thanksgiving at my inlaws and it was a huge hit. Heres how to make this easy southern staple a classic in your house.
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a large bowl. While we love the squash itself, it is the creamy sauce made from cheese, mayonnaise, and eggs and crunchy, buttery crack topping. After 30 minutes, the casserole was bubbly and the top was a crunchy golden brown. This classic southernstyle squash casserole recipe is the one youre always looking for. Toss together crackers, parmesan cheese, and melted butter until combined. Squash, onion, butter, eggs, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar, swiss, thyme, salt, pepper, crushed ritz crackers and parmesan.
That especially holds true for yellow squash, which more often than not is at the center of the classic squash casserole. Old school squash casserole a must for your holiday table loaded with 3 types of cheeses cheddar, swiss and parmesan. Ingredients 4 medium yellow squash, ends trimmed and cut into 14inch slices. Southern squash casserole with cracker crumb topping. Place the pan over high heat and bring the squash to a boil. Microwave remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a mediumsize microwavable bowl on high until melted, about 25 seconds. In fact, myself, my motherinlaw, and my 10monthold ate an entire pan of this easy yellow squash casserole by ourselves the last time i made it. May 23, 2019 squash casserole classic southern side dish made with sweet yellow squash in a cheesy delicious creamy sauce and topped with buttery crackers. Reduce heat to mediumlow, and simmer until squash is tender, about 7 minutes. This simple recipe calls for summer squash, vidalia onion, butter, sour cream parmesan and cheddar cheese.
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