granny ann's squash casserole

Richmond, VA
Updated on Feb 24, 2013

I believe this recipe started out as one my mother got from a church friend. It quickly became a holiday family favorite, as well as an easy to prepare pot-luck dish that our family lovingly refers to as "Squish Casserole". Over the years, the recipe has evolved into what I've posted here... a pinch of this... a dollop of that. This is an easy one that is hard to mess up and fun to doctor up with your own ideas. Enjoy!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 8-12 +

Ingredients

  • 6-to-8 medium yellow squash (sliced ~1/2" thick)
  • 1 medium white onion (chopped)
  • 1 package shredded carrots (8-10 ounces)
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 package shredded sharp cheddar (16 ounces or more)
  • 1 bag herb seasoned stuffing (not cubed!)
  • 1 stick unsalted butter

How To Make granny ann's squash casserole

  • Step 1
    Using a large pot with enough salted water to cover, bring squash, onion, & carrots to a boil. Simmer until squash is tender. (Don't let squash get mushy.) Drain all very well using a large colander.
  • Step 2
    Transfer squash mixture either back to empty pot or a large mixing bowl. Add cream of chicken soup, sour cream, & shredded cheese, and stir until well combined. You cheese lovers out there can add more shredded cheese here. I like sharp cheddar, but you can vary here as you desire.
  • Step 3
    Squash can get watery when cooked, so I like to stir in about a heaping cup (or so) of the herb stuffing to absorb some of the "juiciness". It also adds flavor to the mixture. (My sister sometimes adds a beaten egg to hold it all together, but I haven't found it necessary.)
  • Step 4
    Melt your stick of butter in a saucepan and add the remainder of the bag of stuffing mix. Stir until the butter evenly coats the stuffing.
  • Step 5
    Spread squash mixture into a greased 2-Qt. casserole dish and top with buttered stuffing mix. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and top is lightly browned. Remove from oven and enjoy! Serves a crowd--especially if you added larger amounts of squash, cheese, or stuffing.

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Category: Vegetables
Keyword: #squash
Keyword: #pot
Keyword: #easy
Keyword: #Casserole
Keyword: #holiday
Keyword: #luck
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern

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