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Southern Squash Casserole

Southern Squash Casserole is a cheesy, comforting bake with tender squash, creamy filling, and a buttery Ritz topping—perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday sides.
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Ingredients
  

For the Casserole:

  • 3 lb yellow squash sliced
  • ½ cup diced Vidalia onion optional
  • 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 egg
  • 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

For the Topping:

  • 2 sleeves Ritz crackers crushed
  • 1 stick ½ cup butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Wash and slice squash into small rounds, or dice if large. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  • In another bowl, combine soup, mayo, egg, cheese, onions (optional), salt, and pepper. Pour over squash and mix well.
  • Spread the squash mixture evenly into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Crush crackers in sleeves or a bag. Mix with melted butter until crumbly and moist.
  • Sprinkle topping over casserole. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15–20 more minutes until golden and bubbly.