Zucchini & Yellow Squash Casserole

Submitted by DebbiF

"I made this tonight and just loved it. It is a great way to get rid of some of the abundance of squash in my garden. I must give credit to Paula Deen who is the creator of the recipe. Makes a great side dish in a southern meal."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 cups yellow squash, large diced
• 3 cups zucchini, large diced
• vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1 cup crushed butter flavored cracker (recommended Ritz)

• House Seasoning (use 1 teaspoon)

• 1 cup salt
• 1⁄4 cup black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup garlic powder
• butter flavored cracker (recommended Ritz)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Saute the squash in a little vegetable oil over medium-low heat until it has completely broken down, about 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Line a colander with a clean tea towel.
4. Place the cooked squash in the lined colander.
5. Squeeze excess moisture from the squash. Set aside.
6. In a medium size skillet, saute the onion in butter for 5 minutes.
7. Remove from pan and mix all ingredients together except cracker crumbs.
8. Pour mixture into a buttered casserole dish and top with cracker crumbs.
9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Reviews

[Kim ber ly]

Great recipe! I saw someone comment about using 1 cup of salt - the recipe is calling for a "House Seasoning" - the 1 cup of salt is mixed with 1/4c black pepper and 1/4c garlic powder of which once mixed you use 1 teaspoon of ... hee hee!

 

[Brighid]

This was a keeper! I did make a few changes, however. I didn't have butter flavored crackers so I substituted stove top stuffing mix and instead of using it as a topping I mixed it in and didn't drain the squash. Also I skipped the seasoning mix. Very good!! Thanks for the recipe!

 

[Photo Momma]

I made this for a work lunch today- it was really yummy! We have so many squash and zucchini from my parents garden, so this helped to use those extra vegetables. I think everyone really enjoyed it...several people asked for the recipe, so...that's always a good sign :-)

 

[PraiseTheLord]

Look no futher for the 'best ever' squash casserole! It is more than good, it is great! This casserole will be a star whenever you take it to a potluck. No changes needed, that is for sure! Yummy, Cheesy! Smile.

 

[mkshaw]

I too got this recipe from Paula Dean's Lady and Son's cook book. This is a great and easy recipe. I did change a few things though. I only used summer squash and I cooked my onion in with my squash to cut back on butter. I also add a little chicken boilion to my squash while it is cooking. Then I used 2% sharp chedder, reduced fat sour cream and whole wheat ritz crackers. These changes had very little impact on the great flavor, but a big impact on calorie intake. Great recipe thanks for posting!