Southern Squash Casserole Delight
Enjoy this Southern squash casserole, a creamy, cheesy dish with yellow squash and a crispy Ritz cracker topping. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, ready in 45 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 5 cups yellow squash sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme optional
- 1 large egg beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the 🧈 butter and sauté 🧅 chopped onion until translucent.
- Add 🍋 sliced squash and cook until tender (about 10 minutes). Drain any excess liquid.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked squash mixture with 🥚 beaten egg, 🍚 sour cream, 🧄 garlic powder, 🧂 salt, and 🧀 cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Spread mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Top with 🍞 crushed crackers and sprinkle 🌿 fresh thyme if using.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
