Description
A comforting Southern dish featuring tender squash, creamy flavors, and a crunchy cracker topping, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds yellow squash (sliced ¼ inch thick)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup butter crackers (finely crushed)
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 7 to 8 minutes, until soft and translucent.
- Add the sliced yellow squash and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Prepare a colander with a towel and transfer the cooked squash and onions to drain for at least 5 minutes.
- Combine the drained squash and onion with garlic powder, salt, pepper, sour cream, the beaten egg, cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup of Parmesan in a large bowl.
- Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan with the crushed crackers.
- Scrape the squash mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle the buttery cracker topping evenly.
- Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
Notes
Make-ahead option available. Substitute yellow squash with zucchini if desired, and ensure to drain squash thoroughly for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 415mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg