SOUTHERN SQUASH CASSEROLE

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Southern Squash Casserole - seriously the BEST squash casserole recipe EVER! I took this to a cookout and it was the first thing to go! Yellow squash, zucchini, onion, garlic, cheddar cheese, eggs, heavy cream, parmesan, butter and Ritz crackers. Can make ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze for later. SO easy and everyone LOVES it! #casserole #squash #recipe #sidedish #freezermeal

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 Tbsp olive oil
1 Vidalia onion, chopped
1 tsp minced garlic
1-1/2 pounds yellow squash, sliced
1-1/2 pounds zucchini, sliced
3 Tbsp butter, melted
1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed (approximately 24 crackers)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
3 Tbsp grated parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF. Spray a 9x9-inch or 11x10-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute for 3 minutes. Add garlic and squash to pan. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until squash is tender.
  • Remove pan from heat and transfer squash to a colander. Drain away excess liquid.
  • Combine melted butter and crushed crackers. Place half of the crackers into a large bowl.
  • Add cooked squash to bowl with crackers. Add 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Spread squash mixture into prepared pan. Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, remaining cracker crumbs and parmesan cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes.

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