Creamy Cheesy Yellow Squash Casserole
A comforting side dish featuring tender yellow squash layered with a creamy mixture and topped with crispy breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups yellow squash, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
- Prepare the squash by slicing it into even rounds.
- Combine cooked onions and garlic with squash, sour cream, half the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Add the remaining cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can add crumbled bacon on top before baking. This casserole reheats beautifully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: squash casserole, cheesy casserole, comfort food, side dish, vegetarian recipe