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Southern Squash Casserole

This easy southern squash casserole is a delicious way to enjoy yellow squash.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, southern, Western
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 178kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh yellow squash thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ sleeves gluten free Ritz crackers
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 tablespoon gluten free flour
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons grated yellow or green onion
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350F / 180C / gas 4.
  • Slice and steam the squash for 10 minutes to soften it.
  • Prepare the cracker topping by crushing the ritz crackers and combining them with melted butter.
  • Whisk the remaining ingredients in a saucepan to make the cheese sauce.
  • Drain the squash and combine it with the cheese sauce. Pour it into a casserole dish and top with the crackers.
  • Bake 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.

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Notes

  • Use fresh ingredients. Frozen squash can be very watery. Fresh squash is preferred.
  • Use a mandoline slicer to slice the yellow squash nice and thin.
  • Slice the squash uniformly. This helps in even cooking, so you don't end up with some pieces undercooked while others are too soft.
  • Taste the mixture before baking and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • After baking, allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld, and it makes for easier serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 681IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 1mg