SOUTHERN SQUASH CASSEROLE

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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.