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Slap Your Mama It’s So Delicious Southern Squash Casserole

A creamy, cheesy Southern squash casserole with a buttery cracker topping—pure comfort food baked to golden perfection.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs yellow squash, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1½ cups crushed Ritz crackers
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Sauté squash and onion until soft and lightly golden, about 10–12 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cream of chicken soup, beaten eggs, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stir in the squash and onion mixture until everything is well blended.
  5. Spoon the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  6. In a small bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle over the top.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can use zucchini in place of yellow squash if needed.
  • To make vegetarian, use cream of mushroom soup instead of chicken.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Sabrine Jay
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: squash casserole, southern comfort food, cheesy casserole