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Savory Squash Casserole
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 
Servings: 8
Author: Magnolias & Meltdowns - Kimberly
Ingredients
  • 4 lbs Fresh yellow squash ,cut into chunks
  • 2 medium Videlia or sweet onions ,diced
  • water ,just enough water to cover squash
  • 1 salt dash
  • 1 pepper dash
  • 1 tsp celery salt
  • 1 c sharp shredded cheese ,packed
  • 1/2 c evaporated milk
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers ,finely crumbled
Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325'

  2. Place squash in large sauce pan.

  3. Add a dash of salt and pepper.

  4. Add water to cover squash.

  5. Bring water to a boil and boil for 1-2 minutes.

  6. Reduce temperature to medium-high heat and cook squash for 20 minutes (or until tender) 

  7. Drain well.

  8. Return to stove and mash squash with a fork or potato masher and drain again.

  9. Add diced sweet onions, butter, celery salt, shredded cheese and evaporated milk.  

  10. Stir well

  11. Pour squash mixture into a greased 8x8 casserole dish.

  12. Sprinkle the top of the squash mixture with Ritz cracker crumbs.

  13. Cook for 25-30 minutes.

Recipe Notes

You can definitely use pre-packaged, shredded cheese, however,  I find the flavor and texture of this dish is better when you grate the cheese yourself before cooking.