Baked Squash Casserole
A creamy, cheesy baked squash casserole perfect as a comforting side dish. The combination of tender squash, green pepper, onion, and celery is enriched with melted cheese and a crispy cracker crumb topping. Suitable for family dinners or holiday gatherings, it offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook onion, celery, and green pepper in water until tender. Drain.
- Mix cooked vegetables with mashed squash, cracker crumbs, melted oleo, grated cheese, beaten egg, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake at 400°F until firm and slightly brown.
- Spread grated cheese evenly across the top of the casserole.
- Cover the casserole with a lid to melt the cheese before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).