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!
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 squash casserole is a staple family-favorite recipe 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.
It is just one of those recipes that is a foolproof crowd pleaser.
Perfect for feeding large groups of people or simply dividing the recipe for a smaller weeknight side dish, this squash casserole is absolutely versatile.
Maybe that’s why it is such a favorite!
Here’s my family’s squash casserole recipe. I hope you love it as much as we do!
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups sliced yellow squash
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 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
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet or saute pan over medium-low heat. Add squash and onions and cook until tender.
- 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.
- 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.
- Allow to sit for about 3 minutes before serving.
Enjoy!
Robyn xo
From the Add a Pinch recipe archives, originally published 2013.
Instant hit at my house! Tried it at dinner last night and making it again for our family reunion tomorrow. Thanks for a sure fire simple recipe that goes in the family files.
Hi Susan,
So glad this is a hit in your family! It’s a family recipe we’ve all loved for so many years – and I can’t even count how many family reunions this has been made for in our family!
Thanks so much! Have a wonderful reunion!!! xo
Could you use zucchini instead?
Hi Emily,
I’ve not tried this recipe with zucchini – but I’d love to know how you like it if you give that a try! Thanks!
Absolutely delicious! I added about a fourth cup of mozzarella I needed to use, in addition to t h e cheddar. Did not disappoint.
Thanks so much Myra! So glad you enjoyed it!
I would love to make this but can you use saltines instead of Ritz?
Hi Brie,
I’ve not used saltines in this recipe before, so I am not sure how the casserole will taste with them. The crackers in the recipe give it a delicious topping.
I hope you enjoy this. It’s a family favorite we’ve loved for years. Thanks!
I would love to make this, but can you use saltines in place of Ritz?