Summer Squash Casserole

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
  • Serves: 4,Yield: 1casserole
  • Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbssummer squash
  • 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cupmargarine
  • 1egg
  • 1mediumonion, chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • 12 -15Ritz crackers, crushed
  • 3/4 cupgrated cheddar cheese or 3/4 cuplonghorn cheese
  • Directions

  • Peel and de-seed squash.
  • Cut into large cubes and boil until tender.
  • Mash thoroughly and add butter, egg, onion, salt, pepper and crackers.
  • Place in buttered casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle grated cheese on top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees until bubbles appear on edge, about 25 minutes.
  • Reviews

  • “This tastes just like what my mom makes. It’s a great squash recipe!”

  • “This is the same as my Nanny used to make.She never seeded the squash.Also her recipe says Ritz or any other cracker.Thanks! “

  • “I can definitely tell that this had potential, but something didn’t quite work well with mine.It came out too mushy and oily.I melted the butter so maybe that was the problem.Or maybe I didn’t drain the squash well enough after boiling it.In the end, it just seemed like there was too much butter.I may try it again or read through more reviews to see if there is a solution to my problem because I can tell that otherwise the taste would be very yummy, reminiscent a bit of butternut squash bisque.Also, I see that some people say the onion wasn’t cooked well enough – that wasn’t a problem for me.I used my slap chop to make it really fine, perhaps they just need to be really tiny pieces in order to be cooked all the way through.”

  • “This is a great recipe. I didn’t saute the onions, like some people suggested, but anyone one doesn’t like strong onions, should saute them first. I also added half of a small can of chopped chilies, it turned our great!”

  • “This is a great squash casserole.I really liked the use of the Ritz crackers.Next time I will use less cheese on top, I actually liked it without the cheese but the family liked it so I will just use less next time.Thank you for this yummy casserole.”

  • “This was a great recipe.I fixed this recipe for lunch. The children and I really enjoyed it (there was none left).I used a combination of yellow squash, zucchini, and patty pan squash.I used a steamer to cook the squash.I addedseasoned salt to the squash as I cooked it.The onions were not cooked completely, but we liked them that way.I will definitely fix the dish again.”

  • “This was so delicious! I added 1 1.2 tsp. of sugar and did not peel or de-seed the squash.I just diced it using my onion chopper.I’ll definitely make this again!”

  • “Wife and I tried this tonight and it was delicious (and oh so easy). I added a little chopped green pepper that I had on hand for some more taste. Thanks for sharing.”

  • “I had a request for squash for Thanksgiving dinner so I made this. And it was really delicious! Thank you!”

  • “This recpie was great!! I followed others advise and sauteed the onions then added them. I also added some garlic powder and 4 slices of crumbled bacon. Excellant recipe. Thanks!!”

  • “Delicious squash casserole! Simple and uncomplicated and no cream of whatever soup. The only reason I am giving four stars is I think it needs more cracker crumbs to bind it a little tighter. I used a little cheddar in the mixture in addition to what was sprinkled on top but it was still a little runny for my tastes but that is just me. Great recipe and it deserves all of the accolades it has received.”

  • “OMG this is awesome!We love squash anyway but this casserole it delicious.I used a whole sleeve of crackers and also subbed 1/2 cup of milk in place of the butter.We will definitely be having this alot in the summer.Thank you for the recipe!!”

  • “Wonderful, I love the simplicity.When making a casserole with cheese on top I always bake with a lid up until the last five minutes, then remove the lid so the cheese can get browned.Otherwise sometimes I have issues with the cheese getting hard and rubbery.”

  • “Such a great recipe, two things I did different, sauteed the onions and as other reviewers mentioned, added some cheese to casserole as I mixed it.Very easy to prepare. Done in exactly 25 minutes. Thanks so much for posting this recipe.”

  • “Yummy, my family loved it!I did not mash up the squash, but cut it in small cubes, steamed it, then added the rest and baked. “

  • “I agree with jennifer78 as to great tasting. I only rinsed the squash and did not bother to peel or de-seed and you might want to add a few more crackers to soak up the butter. Will for sure be making this again.”

  • “I made this 2 nights ago for a family cookout & everyone RAVED about it – it was SO SO GOOD!I think the crackers really add a lot to it.I didn’t peel or seed the squash though & it was just fine.I used zuchini b/c that’s all I had & it was DELICIOUS! :)Thanks so much for a keeper recipe!”

  • “My family really enjoyed this recipe.It was easy to prepare and the taste was so good.I used cheddar cheese and will use another reviewer’s suggestion and add bacon next time I make this.Thanks for sharing the recipe!”

  • “Yum, i didn’t use ritz crackers but i used club crackers instead and added in some bacon.I used sharp cheddar cheese but I would like to try this with some colby cheese too.This turned out very good for thanksgiving dinner and everyone raved about how good it was. I will be making it again.Thanks.”

  • “I HATE SQUASH…or so that’s what they thought until they tasted this casserole. My brother is getting married and is having a pre-wedding dinner party on the 4th. He actually specifically asked his non-cooking sister for this dish. Oh, by the way…us Georgians use young squash, so, there is no need for the peeling and seeding. I also mix the cheese with the casserole mixture of Step 3 as well as sprinkling on top.”

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