Delicious Southern Squash Casserole Recipe Made Easy

Let me tell you about the casserole that saved my sanity last Thanksgiving when my in-laws showed up two hours early. There I was, still in my sweatpants, when the doorbell rang. But you know what saved the day? This humble squash casserole that’s been in my family since my great-grandma’s time.

Why This Recipe is My Kitchen MVP:

• It forgives all my cooking sins (burnt the onions? No one will notice)
• It turns squash haters into believers (my nephew asked for seconds!)
• It makes me look like I’ve got my life together (even when I don’t)

What You’ll Need (aka Raid Your Fridge):

• 4 cups yellow squash (the kind your neighbor keeps trying to give you from their garden)
• 1 onion (unless you’re like my husband who picks them all out)
• 2 eggs (the magic glue that holds our lives together)
• 1 cup cheddar (the sharper the better – just like my grandma’s tongue)
• ½ cup sour cream (the secret to its creamy soul)
• ¼ cup butter (because we’re adults and we can do what we want)
• A sleeve of Ritz crackers (or whatever’s left after the kids got into them)

How to Make It (While Also Entertaining Toddlers):

1. Slice the squash while pretending you’re on a cooking show. (“And here we’re going to make… MEDALLIONS!”)
2. Toss everything in a bowl while fielding questions like “Is it done yet?” from your family members.
3. Dump (I mean, artfully arrange) it in a baking dish. No one cares if it’s pretty – they just care if it’s cheesy.
4. Top with crushed crackers mixed with butter because everything’s better with butter and carbs.
5. Bake at 350°F until golden and bubbly – about the same time it takes to watch an episode of your favorite show.

Pro Tips from My Kitchen Disasters:

• Forgot to buy crackers? Potato chips work in a pinch (don’t tell my grandma)
• Made too much? It reheats beautifully for breakfast (don’t judge me)
• Kids won’t eat it? Call it “cheesy cake” – works every time

Why This Dish is More Than Food:
This casserole has seen me through:

• First apartment disasters
• Potluck panic attacks
• That time I burned the turkey but this saved Thanksgiving

It’s not just a recipe – it’s the dish people request when they need comfort, when they’re sick, or when they just want to feel cared for. And isn’t that what good cooking’s all about?

Now go make some memories (and maybe double the recipe – it disappears faster than your patience at a PTA meeting). What’s your go-to comfort food that always saves the day?

Southern squash casserole

Get ready to make the ultimate creamy squash bake. It's a classic Southern dish that everyone will love. It combines fresh veggies with rich, comforting flavors.

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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 4 cups yellow squash sliced
• 1 medium onion diced
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup butter melted
• Buttery Cracker Topping Ingredients
• 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
• 2 tablespoons butter melted

Equipment

• 9x13-inch baking dish
• Large mixing bowl
• Sharp chef's knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Cheese grater

Method

 

1. 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
2. 2 tablespoons butter, melted
3. Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
4. Preheat oven to 350°F
5. Slice squash and dice onions
6. Mix vegetables with cheese and cream
7. Transfer to greased baking dish
8. Sprinkle buttery cracker topping
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden