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Yellow Squash Casserole: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
  • Category: Side-dishes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Yellow Squash Casserole is the ultimate comfort food dish, combining tender yellow squash with a creamy, cheesy sauce topped with a buttery cracker crust. It’s a delicious side dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds!


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 4 medium yellow squash, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup butter, divided (4 tablespoons)
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Topping:

  • 1 cup buttery round crackers, crushed (about 30 crackers)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook Vegetables: In a skillet, sauté the squash and onion in 2 tablespoons of butter until tender.
  3. Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir in the cooked vegetables.
  4. Assemble Casserole: Spread the mixture in a baking dish.
  5. Make Topping: Melt the remaining butter and mix with crushed crackers. Sprinkle over the casserole.
  6. Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Notes

  • You can add cooked chicken or ham to make this a complete meal.
  • Feel free to customize the cheese blend with your favorites like mozzarella or Swiss.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 590 mg
  • Fat: 23 g
  • Saturated Fat: 13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg