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Arkansas Squash Casserole

Name: Arkansas Squash Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 6 cups Yellow summer squash, sliced; 1 medium Onion, chopped; 1.5 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 0.5 cup Sour cream; 2 large Eggs; 1.5 cups Butter crackers, crushed; 4 tbsp Butter, melted; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper

A creamy baked casserole of yellow summer squash, onion, and cheese topped with buttery cracker crumbs.

🇺🇸United States· Arkansas

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 55 min
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
Calories: 260 kcal

Ingredients

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Servings

Equipment

•Baking dish

Nutrition

Per serving, approximate

Calories: 260 kcal
fat: 17
carbs: 20
protein: 8
calories: 260

Instructions

1
Heat your oven to 350°F. Grease a baking dish.
2
Simmer the squash and onion in salted water for 6-8 minutes until tender. Drain all the water out thoroughly.
3
Mash or lightly blend the drained squash and onion.
4
Stir in the cheese, sour cream, eggs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
5
Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish.
6
Toss the cracker crumbs with melted butter. Scatter them evenly over the top.
7
Bake for 30-35 minutes until set and golden on top.
8
Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Chef's tips

Drain the cooked squash thoroughly, even pressing it in a colander, to avoid a watery casserole. Use a mandoline (a flat slicing tool) for evenly sliced squash that cooks uniformly.