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Easy Cheesy Squash Casserole
This easy cheesy squash casserole is a total crowd pleaser and a fall favorite! Try it with your holiday spread or for an easy weeknight side.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 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 grated cheddar cheese
- 2 oz gouda cheese
- 30 Ritz crackers, crushed
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg (lighlty whisked)
- 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
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
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
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
630IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
269mg
(27%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
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.