Description
This recipe delivers an extra cheesy squash casserole with a gooey texture. We focus on cheese types and melting techniques for ultimate deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs yellow squash, sliced
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers (like Ritz)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the sliced squash and cook for 5-7 minutes, until tender-crisp. Drain well.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and milk. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Gently fold the cooked squash into the cheese sauce.
- Transfer the squash mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the crushed butter crackers evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an even richer flavor, you can sauté the squash lightly in butter before adding it to the cheese sauce.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with a little cold water to the cream mixture before adding the cheese.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations. Gruyere or fontina also melt beautifully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg