Squash Casserole Recipe (2024)

Squash Casserole is an essential dish for family meals, holidays, and more. Topped with a buttery cracker topping, this squash casserole recipe is a delicious all-time favorite!

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Squash Casserole is one of those recipes that you’ll find for nearly every holiday, reunion, or special occasion when my family gets together. I make it a lot in the summer when squash is fresh from my vegetable garden too.

To say that this recipe is a staple family favorite would be a definite understatement, actually.

I’m sure if you’ve been to a Southern family reunion anytime in your lifetime, you’ve most likely noticed the squash casserole dishes that always appear. And then disappear just as quickly.

It’s just one of those recipes that is a foolproof crowd-pleaser. This recipe is exceptionally delicious and frequently requested! If you are looking for more squash recipes, you may enjoy my oven-roasted squash, air fryer squash, and fried squash recipes. Yum!

Squash Casserole Recipe

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And this recipe is so versatile too! It’s perfect for feeding large groups of people. It’s just as perfect for feeding a family for supper too. Just simply divide this recipe for a smaller weeknight side dish to enjoy anytime!

How to Make Squash Casserole

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet or saute pan over medium-low heat. Add squash and onions and cook until tender.

Lightly whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add cheese and milk and whisk into the egg until well combined. Add cooked squash and onions to the egg mixture and stir well until just combined. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet used to cook squash and onions. Add that melted butter to the squash casserole mixture. Add cayenne pepper, if using, along with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.

Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray and pour the squash casserole mixture into the baking dish. Top evenly with crushed Ritz crackers.

Place the casserole in a preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the top has been lightly browned and the casserole does not shake when the dish is moved.

Allow cooked squash casserole to sit for about 3 minutes before serving.

I enjoy serving this anytime as a side dish with chicken, pot roast or skillet pork chops. It’s great alongside mashed potatoes and so many more favorite sides.

Make Ahead

This casserole freezes beautifully!

Prepare casserole according to the recipe instructions, except wait about adding crushed Ritz cracker topping. Wrap the uncooked casserole well with freezer wrap before freezing.

Thaw the casserole overnight in the refrigerator the night before serving. Add crushed Ritz crackers to the top of the thawed squash casserole and bake according to recipe instructions. Enjoy!

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Here’s my family’s squash casserole recipe. I hope you love it as much as we do!

Squash Casserole Recipe

Robyn Stone

4.98 from 173 votes

Squash Casserole is an essential dish for holidays and special events. Topped with a buttery cracker topping, this squash casserole is an all-time favorite!

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Resting Time: 3 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cups sliced yellow squash
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350º F.

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet or saute pan over medium-low heat. Add squash and onions and cook until tender.

  • To a large bowl, add eggs and lightly whisk. Add cheese and milk and whisk into egg until well-combined. Add cooked squash and onions to egg mixture and stir well to combined. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet used to cook squash and onions. Add to squash casserole mixture. Add cayenne pepper, if using, along with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.

  • Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray and pour squash casserole mixture into the baking dish. Top evenly with crushed Ritz crackers. Place in preheated oven and bake 45 minutes, or until top has lightly browned and casserole does not “jiggle” when the dish is moved.

  • Allow to sit for about 3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Enjoy!
Robyn xo

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From the Add a Pinch recipe archives, originally published 2013.

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FAQs

How do you make Paula Deen's squash casserole? ›

In separate medium size skillet, sauté the sliced onion in butter for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and, using a large bowl, add squash, onions, sour cream, Paula Deen's House Seasoning and sharp cheddar cheese. Pour mixture into a buttered casserole dish and top with cracker crumbs. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

How do you keep squash casserole from getting watery? ›

Salting and sautéing the squash before baking helps to remove excess moisture and prevents the casserole from becoming watery. Cream cheese and sour cream lend the filling richness and tang. Tossing crushed crackers with butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano results in a satisfying and crunchy topping.

What is squash casserole made of? ›

While we love the squash itself, it is the creamy sauce (made from cheese, mayonnaise, and eggs) and crunchy, buttery cracker topping that keeps us coming back for seconds with this classic Old-School Squash Casserole. Squash casserole is a staple dish found at meat-and-three diners and at church covered-dish suppers.

How do you give squash more flavor? ›

Basil has a strong, aromatic flavor that enhances and balances the delicate flavors of squash and zucchini. Use fresh basil, olive oil and tomatoes with a bit of salt when sautéing or stewing chopped zucchini and squash. For a zucchini and squash salad, use some fresh basil and tomatoes.

How does Gordon Ramsay cook butternut squash? ›

In a large bowl mix the cubed squash, garlic cloves and ginger with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the spice mix. Season with salt and pepper and scatter in a single layer in a roasting tray. Place in the preheated oven and cook for 30 minutes until tender all the way through.

How do you cook squash Jamie Oliver? ›

Rub the skin of the squash with a little oil, salt and pepper, and if you've got them, pat on any extra herb leaves you have to hand. Place the squash in the centre of a double layer of tin foil, then tightly wrap it up. Bake for around 2 hours, or until soft and cooked through.

How many squash makes 4 cups? ›

HELPFUL TIP: You can get about 4 cups of cubed butternut squash from 1 (2-pound) squash. Use a heavy vegetable peeler to peel the squash and then remove the pulp and seeds before chopping into cubes.

How do you make a casserole not soggy? ›

To prevent a soupy casserole, be sure to fully thaw any frozen vegetables in a colander over a bowl, and pat dry, squeeze excess moisture out of greens like spinach or chard, and quickly precook watery fresh vegetables like onions, mushrooms or squashes just until they release their moisture.

Why cook squash cut side down? ›

Putting it cut-side down creates a sort-of steam chamber for the flesh, helping it cook faster and retain moisture (no dried out squash here!). If you've added oil to the flesh before cooking, it will brown nicely where it's in contact with the sheet pan.

What is the main ingredient in a casserole? ›

In the United States, a casserole or hot dish is typically a baked food with three main components: pieces of meat (such as chicken or ground meat) or fish (such as tuna) or other protein (such as beans or tofu), various chopped or canned vegetables (such as green beans or peas), and a starchy binder (such as flour, ...

What are the four components to a casserole? ›

Not every single casserole has all of them, but as a rule of thumb, here's what to look for: a starch, a binding agent or sauce, and a protein or vegetable. Many casseroles also have both vegetables and proteins, as well as a crunchy element to give some textural contrast, and cheese.

What squash is best for baking? ›

Hubbard Squash

Its dry flesh is fine-grained, orange, and sweet, and it's best baked or boiled. The thick skin on a hubbard squash can be extremely hard and difficult to peel; on the plus side, that means it can keep for a very long time (up to eight months), and makes it well suited to stuffing and baking.

What is the best flavor squash? ›

  1. 1 • Delicata / Sweet Dumpling. These are the most delectable of the pepo squashes, often much sweeter than their close cousins, the green acorns. ...
  2. 2 • Kabocha. ...
  3. 3 • Butternut. ...
  4. 4 • Acorn. ...
  5. 5 • Spaghetti. ...
  6. 6 • Buttercup. ...
  7. 7 • Hubbard.

Why does my squash taste bland? ›

No doubt, squash's flavor issues stem from the fact that it's mostly water. Being as much as 95 percent H2O, it's no surprise that it tastes a lot like water, which is to say, bland.

What season is the best for squash? ›

In temperate climates, sow seeds during the warmer months. In tropical zones, while squash can be grown all year round, it's best to sow during the cooler months. Sowing during the dry season will help reduce fungal problems in hot, humid weather. Choose a spot with full sun and well-drained soil.

How to cook butternut squash Paula Deen? ›

directions
  1. In a medium saucepan combine squash, onions, carrots,broth, and salt. Simmer, uncovered, until squash is very tender, about 40 minutes.
  2. Puree soup in a blender or food processor with the butter. Whisk cream into soup. Serve in wide, shallow bowls with a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Why cook squash cut-side down? ›

Putting it cut-side down creates a sort-of steam chamber for the flesh, helping it cook faster and retain moisture (no dried out squash here!). If you've added oil to the flesh before cooking, it will brown nicely where it's in contact with the sheet pan.

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