Description
A creamy and cheesy yellow squash casserole with Tex-Mex spices, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners. This dish combines tender squash, onions, and a crunchy topping for a comforting Southern twist.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté onion until translucent
3. Add sliced yellow squash, salt, pepper, and chili powder and cook until squash is tender, about 7–10 minutes
4. Drain any excess liquid from the squash mixture
5. In a bowl, whisk together eggs and sour cream until smooth
6. Fold in shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, then add the cooked squash and onion
7. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly
8. Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the top
9. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown
10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 540
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 85
Keywords: squash casserole, southern vegetables, yellow squash recipe, baked casserole, tex mex side dish, family dinner, comfort food