A true Southern comfort-food favorite, this Yellow Squash Casserole brings together tender fresh squash, sweet Vidalia onions, buttery Ritz crackers, and a rich, creamy custard baked until golden and delicious. It’s simple, satisfying, and the kind of classic side dish that feels right at home on a Southern table. Chef Lynn Michelle, the East Coast Chef, shares this easy recipe that’s perfect for family dinners, holidays, or anytime fresh summer squash is in season.
Yellow Squash Casserole
Ingredients
- 5-6 Fresh Yellow Squash Thinly Sliced
- 1 Large sweet Vidalia onion Thinly Sliced
- 2 Sleeves of Ritz Crackers
- 2 Sticks of Butter
- 2 cups Half & Half
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375
- Crush one sleeve of Ritz Crackers and cover the bottom of casserole dish.
- Thinly slice and layer squash on top of crushed Ritz. Add a layer of thinly sliced Vidalia onion. Salt & Pepper this layer. Cut 1 stick of butter into pats and place all over.
- Crush 2nd sleeve of Ritz and sprinkle half of them over this layer. Repeat a layer of squash, onion, salt & pepper and other half package crushed Ritz. Cover with second stick of butter cut into pats.
- Mix together 3 eggs, Half & Half and whole milk. Pour this mixture over everything.
- Bake @ 375 for 1 hour. Reduce heat to 300 and bake additional 15 minutes if needed.
