Description
A comforting and classic squash casserole recipe, perfect for any meal. This dish features tender squash baked with creamy sour cream, rich butter, and savory cheese, creating a delicious home-style side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds yellow squash, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced squash and chopped onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, melted butter, flour, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the sour cream mixture over the squash and onion. Stir gently to coat everything evenly.
- Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 8×8 inch baking dish.
- If using, sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the squash is tender.
- Let it stand for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the sour cream mixture.
- If you prefer a crispier topping, increase the amount of breadcrumbs.
- This casserole pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or poultry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg