southern squash casserole

Recipe by
mary hendricks
conyers, GA

Old school classic southern summer squash recipe. This is one you see at every southern covered dish. Easy yummy it's a pleaser

yield 6 -8
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For southern squash casserole

  • 4 c
    sliced yellow squash
  • 1
    sleeve ritz crackers crushed
  • 1
    onion
  • 1 c
    cheddar cheese grated
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • 1/3 c
    mayonnaise
  • 2-3 clove
    garlic
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter, melted

How To Make southern squash casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven 350°
  • 2
    Chop onions and garlic place in skillet with a bit of oil or butter
  • 3
    Add sliced yellow squash and cook until squash is slightly tender .. ( I usually will cook the cassarole in the one case iron skillet but you can put it in a casserole dish after cooking squash for prettier presentation)
  • 4
    If using a casserole dish pour squash mix in or as I do just mix sour cream. mayonnaise. Cheese. Salt. Pepper. Into skillet with cooked squash mix
  • 5
    Place cracker crumbs in bowl and pour melted butter over and mix well
  • 6
    Sprinkle buttered crumbs on Top of casserole and bake 20- 25 minutes or until bubbly and browned. Allow to rest about 10 minutes.
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