Squash Casserole with grated Cheddar cheese, crumbled buttery crackers, and fresh yellow squash.
Prep Time45 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr30 minutesmins
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 323kcal
Author: Lucy Brewer
Ingredients
1cupchopped Vidalia onion
2-3lbs.squash sliced (you want about 2 1/2 cups cooked squash/onion mixture, so usually about 4-5 cups sliced uncooked squash)
2large eggs
2tablespoonsdiced pimentos
1cupevaporated milk
1 ½cupsgrated Cheddar cheese
2cupsbuttery cracker crumbs
6tablespoonsbutter divided (2 for skillet, the other 4 melted/divided)
Salt and pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350. Butter a 2-quart baking dish (I use a 9x9-inch square dish).
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter, then cook the onion 5 minutes. Add the squash and enough water to barely cover and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer and cook just until squash is tender and liquid has evaporated.
Drain the squash and onion mixture in a colander and then gently mash in the colander (using a paper towel) so additional juice will drain out. Place squash and onion in a large mixing bowl. If you immediately see a lot of juice accumulate then put it back in the colander and drain again, then back in the bowl. I usually do this a couple of times.
Once the squash is adequately drained, add 2 tablespoons melted butter, eggs, evaporated milk, pimentos, 3/4 cup of cracker crumbs, 1 cup grated cheese, and salt and pepper. Mix well.
In a separate bowl or large zipper bag, mix the remaining cracker crumbs with the last 2 tablespoons melted butter.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of grated cheese over the squash and then the cracker crumbs over the cheese.
Bake for about 45 minutes, until top is golden brown.
Notes
Freezer Option for Make Ahead Squash Casserole
Make the recipe completely except for adding the topping and baking. Place in an airtight freezer container or just wrap your dish well with foil and freeze.
When ready to use, thaw the casserole in the refrigerator overnight. Then add the cracker topping and bake as directed.