CHEESY YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE
This Cheesy Yellow Squash Casserole will become your new favorite for the holidays. Yellow squash is combined with cheddar cheese, bacon bits, pimento and Cheez-Its for a rich, delectable side dish that can accompany any meal.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 275kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. yellow squash
- 1 cup water
- ½ large sweet onion
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 cup Cheez-It crackers crushed or Ritz crackers can be used
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup bacon bits
- 2 oz jarred diced pimentos drained
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 2-quart casserole with nonstick spray.
- Wash and slice yellow squash.
- Place squash in saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove squash from heat. Drain and mash well. Place in prepared casserole dish.
- In same saucepan, place butter and onion and saute onion until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Pour onion into casserole dish, followed by ¾ cup Cheez-It crackers, eggs, cheese, bacon bits, pimentos, salt and pepper. Stir.
- Sprinkle remaining Cheez-It crackers on top.
- Bake in oven for 45 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Notes
How to Change this Casserole Up for Variety
- Use zucchini in lieu of the yellow squash for a new taste sensation.
- Sub in Panko or Ritz crackers for Cheez-Its.
- Try it with a different cheese such as Parmesan or Gruyere.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 492mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1030IU | Vitamin C: 35.1mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 1.4mg
