creamy squash casserole
This is my attempt at trying to come up with a new way to use up the abundance of squash coming from our garden. I was going for a creamy, cheesy casserole, and it turned out pretty darned good. Next time, I may add a cup of chopped cooked chicken to the mix.
prep time
1 Hr 20 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 - 4 1/2 cups yellow squash (sliced & chopped)
- 1 cup diced sweet onion
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 can cream of onion soup
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 cups crushed ritz crackers, divided (i like "everything" flavored)
How To Make creamy squash casserole
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Step 1Gather and prep ingredients. (Prep time is approximate.)
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Step 2Place chopped squash and onions in a microwave safe casserole dish; cover with lid. Microwave for 5 minutes on high power; stir; microwave on high for additional 5 minutes.
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Step 3Drain squash in mesh strainer placed over a bowl. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Step 4In the still hot casserole dish, place one tablespoon butter; swirl to melt and coat sides of dish.
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Step 5In prepared dish, mix together 1 can condensed cream of onion soup, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt.
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Step 6Mix in 1 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese and one cup crushed ritz crackers.
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Step 7Add well drained squash and onion mixture; stir until well combined.
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Step 8Smooth the mixture down; cover with remaining cheese.
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Step 9Melt 2 tablespoons butter; pour over remaining 1 cup crushed crackers, mix well until crumbs are evenly coated.
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Step 10Scatter crumbs evenly over casserole. Bake, uncovered, on middle rack of preheated 350 degree F oven for one hour, turning dish after first half hour.
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Step 11Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
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Discover More
Tag:
#For Kids
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Diabetic
Category:
Side Casseroles
Keyword:
#squash
Keyword:
#Casserole
Keyword:
#cheesy
Keyword:
#onions
Keyword:
#sour cream
Keyword:
#creamy
Keyword:
#Summer squash
Keyword:
#yellow squash
Keyword:
#soup
Keyword:
#farmer's market
Keyword:
#fresh from the garden
Keyword:
#homegrown
Keyword:
#crook neck squash
Keyword:
#cream of onion
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Bake
Culture:
Southern
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