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Southern Squash Casserole

This Easy Southern Squash Casserole is filled with yellow squash, cheddar cheese, pecans, and topped with a crushed crouton topping for extra flavor and crunch that makes it dangerously addictive!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 340 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 cups yellow squash sliced (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
  • 1/4 cup butter melted, divided in half
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Caesar croutons crushed

Instructions

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  1. Sauté Squash, peppers, and onion with 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until fork tender.
  2. Transfer vegetables to a bowl and mix with eggs, sour cream, salt, pepper, pecans, and cheese. Spread in a casserole dish.
  3. Crush the croutons into rough crumbs and then mix them with remaining 2 tbsp of melted butter and mix to combine. Sprinkle the crumbs over the top of the casserole evenly.
  4. Bake at 350˚F for 35-40 minutes or until the casserole is cooked and the crumbs are golden brown.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5cup Calories 340kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 104mg (35%) Sodium 358mg (15%) Potassium 562mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 13415IU (268%) Vitamin C 41.5mg (46%) Calcium 236mg (24%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 340

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5cup
Calories 340kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 358mg 15%
Potassium 562mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 13415IU 268%
Vitamin C 41.5mg 46%
Calcium 236mg 24%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.