Classic Southern Squash Casserole Recipes

SOUTHERN SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add squash, onion, and bell pepper to the skillet, cooking and stirring for about 10 minutes (or until vegetables are tender). Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
• Stir the egg mixture into the squash mixture.
• Transfer the squash mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• In a separate bowl, combine crushed crackers with remaining 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Sprinkle buttered cracker crumbs over top of casserole.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until casserole is set and topping is golden brown.

EASY SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook squash in boiling water to cover in a large skillet 8 to 10 minutes or just until tender. Drain well; gently press between paper towels.
• Melt 4 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium-high heat; add onion, and sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Remove skillet from heat; stir in squash, cheese, and next 4 ingredients. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
• Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Stir together melted butter and crushed crackers; sprinkle evenly over top of casserole.
• Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until set.

OLD-SCHOOL SQUASH CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add squash, onion, and 1 teaspoon of the salt; cook, stirring often, until center of squash is just tender and liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Transfer mixture to a colander set over a bowl. Drain 5 minutes; discard any liquid.
• Stir together eggs, sour cream, Cheddar and Swiss cheeses, mayonnaise, thyme, pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Gently fold in squash mixture. Spoon into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch (2-quart) baking dish.
• Microwave remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a medium-size microwavable bowl on HIGH until melted, about 25 seconds. Toss together crackers, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter until combined; sprinkle over casserole. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

CLASSIC SOUTHERN SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook onion in butter until translucent.
• Add grated squash and cook until softened, about 5 minute.
• Drain squash of excess moisture.
• In a large bowl, add the eggs, half and half, and seasonings. Whisk well.
• Temper in the squash, then add the rest of the squash plus the stovetop stuffing mix. Mix well.
• Mix in the shredded Velveeta cheese.
• Pour into a prepared 13x9 casserole dish. Top with buttered crushed crackers. Bake at 350 for 25 minute.

EASY SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add squash and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain.
• To the squash add milk, butter, eggs, green onion tops, salt, pepper and sugar; mix well. Transfer to a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese and crushed crackers.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.