Description
This golden baked squash casserole features tender yellow squash, creamy sour cream, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. Perfect as a comforting side or a vegetarian main, it’s easy to prepare for weeknight dinners or holiday meals.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
2. Slice the yellow squash and chop the onion into a large skillet.
3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat and sauté squash and onion until slightly softened and translucent.
4. Drain any excess liquid from the skillet to prevent a watery casserole.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked squash and onions with sour cream, shredded cheese, beaten eggs, salt, pepper, and optional spices.
6. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir into the breadcrumbs or crushed crackers to form the topping.
7. Spread the squash mixture evenly in the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with reserved cheese.
8. Cover the cheese layer with the buttery breadcrumb mixture.
9. Bake for 30–35 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
10. Allow the casserole to rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to help it set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 80
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