Squash Casserole Recipe

Squash Casserole is an essential dish for holidays and special meals. Topped with a buttery cracker topping, this squash casserole recipe is a delicious all-time favorite! 

Squash Casserole is a one of those recipes that you’ll find for nearly every holiday, reunion, or special occasion when my family gets together.

To say that this squash casserole recipe is a staple family-favorite would be a definite understatement, actually.

I’m sure if you’ve been to a southern family reunion anytime in your lifetime, you’ve most likely noticed the squash casserole dishes that always appear. And then disappear just as quickly.

Squash casserole is just one of those recipes that is a foolproof crowd pleaser. And this recipe is exceptionally delicious and frequently requested!

And this squash casserole is so versatile too! It’s perfect for feeding large groups of people. It’s just as perfect for feeding a family for supper too. Just simply divide this recipe for a smaller weeknight side dish to enjoy anytime!

How to Make Squash Casserole

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in medium skillet or saute pan over medium-low heat. Add squash and onions and cook until tender.

Lightly whisk eggs in a large bowl.  Add cheese and milk and whisk into the egg until well-combined. Add cooked squash and onions to egg mixture and stir well to combined. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet used to cook squash and onions. Add that melted butter to the squash casserole mixture. Add cayenne pepper, if using, along with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.

Make Ahead Squash Casserole

This casserole freezes beautifully!

Here’s my family’s squash casserole recipe. I hope you love it as much as we do!

Yield: 12

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

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Squash Casserole Recipe

Total Time 50 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Squash Casserole is an essential dish for holidays and special events. Topped with a buttery cracker topping, this squash casserole is an all-time favorite!

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 cups sliced yellow squash
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 sleeve Ritz crackers

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350º F.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet or saute pan over medium-low heat. Add squash and onions and cook until tender.
3. To a large bowl, add eggs and lightly whisk. Add cheese and milk and whisk into egg until well-combined. Add cooked squash and onions to egg mixture and stir well to combined. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet used to cook squash and onions. Add to squash casserole mixture. Add cayenne pepper, if using, along with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
4. Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray and pour squash casserole mixture into the baking dish. Top evenly with crushed Ritz crackers. Place in preheated oven and bake 45 minutes, or until top has lightly browned and casserole does not "jiggle" when the dish is moved.
5. Allow to sit for about 3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Squash Casserole Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 106

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All images and text © Robyn Stone for Add a Pinch

Enjoy!
Robyn xo

From the Add a Pinch recipe archives, originally published 2013.