Cheesy Baked Squash Casserole
Tender yellow squash layered with cheddar, butter, and crushed crackers, baked until golden and bubbling. Pure Southern comfort in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 12g
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Ingredients
- 2 lb yellow squash, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- ¾ cup buttery round crackers (Ritz or similar), crushed
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Layer half the squash slices in the dish, then half the onion, then 3/4 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Repeat with remaining squash, onion, and cheese. Dot the top with 2 tbsp of the butter.
- 4
Toss crushed crackers with the remaining 1 tbsp butter and scatter over the top.
- 5
Bake until squash is tender and the top is golden brown, 18–20 minutes.
- 6
Let cool 2 minutes, then serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-by-13-inch baking dish
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- oven
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