5 from 15 votes
Easy Cheesy Squash Casserole
Easy Cheesy Squash Casserole features sautéed yellow squash and onion mixed with cheddar and gouda cheeses, milk, and egg, topped with crushed Ritz crackers, cheese, paprika, and melted butter baked to a golden, bubbly finish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
275 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb yellow squash chopped
- 1/2-1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese grated
- 2 oz gouda cheese
- 30 Ritz crackers crushed
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg lighlty whisked, large
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 TBSP butter melted
- ¼ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Chop veggies. Set aside.
- Coarsely grate cheeses (freshly grated works best here!) then add crushed crackers and set aside.
- Saute squash and onions with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until tender. Keeping the lid on the skillet and stirring in intervals will speed up the process.
- Transfer squash to a casserole dish and top with half the cracker/cheese mixture along with milk, egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Top with remaining cheese/cracker topping.
- Top with a light sprinkling of sweet paprika for a splash of color and added flavor.
- Melt butter and drizzle over top of casserole.
- Bake until bubbly and golden brown on top. Approx 20-30 minutes.
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Notes
- Use freshly grated cheeses for better melting and flavor in the casserole.
- Coarsely crush Ritz crackers for a crunchy topping and even texture.
- Keep the lid on the skillet while sautéing and stir intermittently to speed softening of squash and onions.
- Adjust seasoning as preferred; the recipe includes estimated nutrition facts for guidance.
Nutrition Information
Calories
275kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
575mg
(24%)
Potassium
305mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
630IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
269mg
(27%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 575mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 630IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 269mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.