Squash Casserole is an essential for potlucks, bbqs, and holiday get togethers. With it’s buttery cracker topping, and tender squash, this recipe is a hit all year round!
Squash Casserole with Ritz Crackers Recipe
Having my family around for the holidays got me thinking about many of the recipes from home that I love. Of course, I put in a few special requests while I had my own mom and my kitchen together. Who could pass that opportunity up? One of them was this scrumptious southern style Squash Casserole with Crushed Ritz Cracker topping.
It’s middle of January and it’s been between 50 and 70 degrees. And, as of yet, not a single snow here in northern Virginia. Can the weather get any stranger? What is going on? Of course, if you are in the midwest, you might be wishing for our weather since there is a rather nasty ice storm headed your way. Over the Christmas break, my family who was visiting commented that it must be much colder up here in Virginia. It really isn’t, or at least it doesn’t feel that way to me.
With the exception of Thanksgiving and the holidays, it seems like side dishes often get overlooked when it comes to meal planning. But in reality, a big slab of meat on a plate is kinda boring without a great side dish! Every summer we have tons and tons of squash pouring from the garden so I have a few side dishes like today’s squash casserole and these yummy squash muffins that help me get through it during the year. I love side dishes with simple ingredients so that the flavors really stand out. Toss some veggies with some butter and eggs, top them with some cheese and crunchy crumbs, and it’s kinda hard to go wrong, right?!
Frequently asked questions:
This casserole can definitely be made in advance and stored in the freezer for another day. I would wait on adding the Ritz cracker topping till you bake it so they don’t lose their buttery crunch. Prepare the casserole as directed and thaw overnight in the refrigerator when you are ready to enjoy!
I really only have one note for this recipe (listed in the printable as well). The very best part of this Squash Casserole recipe is how forgiving the ratios of squash to topping are. I have used anywhere from 7 – 10 cups of squash in it without much fuss. I might add slightly less sugar with the lower end of the spectrum though. It does have a sweet and buttery taste. The Ritz cracker topping just completes it with all that crunchy goodness next to the tender squash. Enjoy, friends!
This squash casserole recipe is one of my favorite side dishes to make at a large holiday gathering or potluck. There usually isn’t an overabundance of people trying to bring their favorite vegetable dish, so that works out perfectly! If making at home for my family, I like to serve it with a simple and meaty main dish like roasted chicken or pork tenderloin. Throw in a simple side salad, and you’ll have a beautiful meal that looks like you slaved in the kitchen all day!
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Squash Casserole with Ritz Crackers
Ingredients
- 7 cups squash, sliced about 5 small to medium squash
- ¼ cup Milk
- ½ cup Butter sliced
- 2 Eggs
- ⅓ cup green onion tops, sliced 1 small bunch
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 rounded cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 2 cups Ritz Crackers, crushed about 1 sleeve of ritz
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add squash and boil until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes. Drain well and pat dry or set on paper towels.
- In a large bowl, add milk and eggs. Beat the eggs. Stir in butter, green onion tops, sugar, salt, and pepper until well mixed. Stir in the squash. Transfer to a 9×13 inch casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese and top with the crushed crackers.
- Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
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Roxanne says
I can’t wait to try this one!