Yellow Squash Casserole

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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
35 mins
Total time
45 mins

This yellow squash casserole is the ultimate comfort food! It can be prepped ahead of time and popped in the oven just before dinner!
Author: Aubrey Cota
Recipe type: Side Dish
Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups yellow squash (about 2 squash)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1/4 c water
• 1 sleeve of Ritz crackers
• 1 heaping cup cheddar cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 c butter, melted
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp butter

Preparation

Step 1

preheat oven to 400 degrees
heat olive oil over med heat in a large skillet
saute onions and garlic for 2-3 min
add the squash on top and then the add the water to the pan
cover and allow to steam for about 5 min, until squash is tender
in a medium bowl crush crackers with your hands
add in cheese and toss
set half of the cracker/cheese mixture aside
stir in the milk, beaten eggs and melted butter
add in squash mixture and season with salt and pepper
pour into a greased baking dish
top with the remaining cracker mixture and dab with 2 tbsp butter
bake for 25 min until cracker topping is slightly browned.