This easy cheesy squash casserole is a total crowd pleaser and a fall favorite! Try it with your holiday spread or for an easy weeknight side.
CHEESY SQUASH CASSEROLE
My bloggy buddy Sarah from Sarah Learns gave me a larger than life craving for cheesy macaroni and cheese when she posted her Veggie Mac and Cheese photos. I’m talking epic, need-it-now, have to have it type of cravings here. Gah!
I have serious Veruca Salt syndrome when it comes to food cravings.
“I want it noooooooow!!!”
The next morning I was on a mission, off to the grocery store to buy a giant bag of cheddar cheese and a small pile of yellow squash.
Since I was already making lasagna for dinner, the veggie mac turned into a impromptu quest to re-create the amazingly memorable squash casserole that I had from the Whole Foods Market hot bar last weekend!
It was epic. The copycat? LEGENDARY.
Easy Cheesy Squash Casserole
This easy cheesy squash casserole is a total crowd pleaser and a fall favorite! Try it with your holiday spread or for an easy weeknight side.
Ingredients
- 1 lb yellow squash, chopped (often called summer or crookneck squash)
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 ounces grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup lowfat milk
- 1 large egg
- 6-8 ritz crackers, crushed
- 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix cheeses together and set aside.
- Saute squash and onions with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until very tender.
- Keeping the lid on the skillet and stirring in intervals will speed up the process.
- Once tender, top with cheeses and all remaining ingredients (except for the paprika).
- Pour contents into a casserole dish and, if desired, you can top the casserole with a tiny sprinkle of extra cheese... you know I did! I actually topped it with a little bit of Sargento Italian cheese blend and it was a fabulous compliment! Any cheese will work marvelous!
- Sprinkle crumbled Ritz crackers on top and sprinkle lightly with paprika for a splash of color and added flavor.
- Bake until bubbly and golden brown on top. Approx 20-30 minutes.
If you get a chance to try this cheesy squash casserole, let me know! You can leave me a comment here (LOVE checking those daily!) or tag @PEASandCRAYONS on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creations. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!
So… How was it?
So stinkin’ good! I liked the chunkiness of the squash and, while tender, it still had a little bit of a al dente mouth feel… which I love!
You could also mash the squash if you prefer a different texture profile. I bet it would be marvelous like that as well!
I’m already crazy excited to make it a few more times this winter — Yup! It was THAT good. In fact, I’m already putting it on the menu for next week!
This easy, cheesy squash recipe super versatile and made a phenomenal side dish for my veggie lasagna and tomato salad.
Craving more squash?
Try my Zucchi au Gratin next!
Cheryl Earle
I didn’t have any nutmeg so I left that out completely. I also added a handful of freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top with some shredded cheddar and Omg it was absolutely delicious. This will be a staple at our dinner table all summer long!!
Liz
Oooh, I steer away from mac and cheese due to the carbs, but this recipe was delicious and satisfied my cravings! Brava!
Nellie Tracy
I have started searching for good fall recipes and I think I found one I will absolutely love with this squash casserole! So delicious!
Taryn
I love zucchini casserole so I’m excited to try this with yellow squash instead!
Jenn
Super stoked for you to try it! It’s one of our favorites for sure!
Adriana Chapa
making squash casserole, green beans casserole and the pumpkin cheese appetizer for tomorrow (thanksgiving) i’m making it ahead of a time to get to the in-laws and just bake it, hope it turns out as good as it smells…. jumjum thank you!!!!
Stephanie
Wow! This looks so good. I could definitely get the kiddos to eat this. Have fun with Butternut. It’s delish!
Jenn
Mmmm, this looks so good! I love butternut squash, but my favorite ever is acorn. Sweet or savory. YUM! Oh and I tried kabocha, but I think I cooked it wrong. Weird texture. So I’m excited to see how you cook it 🙂
the gorgeous
sounds delightful!
:))
Meri
I’m partial to spaghetti squash (with parmesan and nutmeg) but that looks SOOO good! I’m having my own little veruca salt moment now!
nicolecooks
Oh wow that looks so delicious! My fave squash is probably butternut… And zucchini and pumpkin and spaghetti 😉
I looove squash (can you tell?)
I’m new to your blog but really enjoying it thus far! 🙂
Miz Helen
We grow squash in our garden every year and this looks like a very good recipe. I would like to invite you to bring a dish to my Full Plate Thursday. Thank you for sharing and have a great week!
Katie @ This Chick Cooks
Yum! This looks delicious and your photo skills are great 🙂 Have a good day!
Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence
Mmmm, sounds delicious. I would have to substitute gf crackers for the Ritz, that is easy enough :). Thanks so much for linking up to Beyond the Picket Fence.
LambAround
Thanks so much for the great recipe! I bookmarked it and made it for lunch yesterday. Yum! 🙂
Kimmie @ Sugar and Dots
I’ll be featuring this tomorrow at Sugar and Dots! LOVE.
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Teresa@oursoutherncountryhomeandfarm
Looks and sounds great! I love squash any way ya cook it. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Julie @ Frugal and Fabulous Design
Can’t wait to try this one, looks delicious!
I featured your recipe on my Fab Friday Favorites this week.
Cheers!
Julie
Jen
Yum! That looks awesome! I’ll have to save this recipe and try it out this summer when the garden is in full swing!
Thanks for linking up to Made From Scratch Tuesday!
Jen
Miriam
I LOVE pasta! Thanks for sharing a great recipe :). Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
Traci Michele
Looks good!
I found your site over at Beauty and Bedlam. Come check out my Chocolate Caramel Gooey Bars! So good.
I also have a LOVE DARE starting today where you can link up (challenge till Valentine’s Day).
I’m now following you too.
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Mary
This looks so yummy! my guys LUV squash so this will be making it’s way to my table for sure!
This is my first visit here. Fab blog my friend! I look forward to my next visit.
Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence
Mmmm, sounds delicious. I would have to substitute gf crackers for the Ritz, that is easy enough :). Thanks so much for linking up to Beyond the Picket Fence.
Katie @ This Chick Cooks
Yum! This looks delicious and your photo skills are great 🙂 Have a good day!
wacki04@TheKing'sCourt IV
Love it! Looks delish 😉
WillJogForFood
That looks SO good! My fav is probably spaghetti squash. I like to saute it with some butter and parmesan cheese, yum!
Miz Helen
We grow squash in our garden every year and this looks like a very good recipe. I would like to invite you to bring a dish to my Full Plate Thursday. Thank you for sharing and have a great week!
Megan
I might have to try out this recipe! I love anything cheesy!
Now the trick is getting my child to eat it…hmmm…easier said than done!!
Thanks for sharing!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg
Mmmm, I love cheesy squash dishes…they remind me of home (Louisiana) 🙂
nicolecooks
Oh wow that looks so delicious! My fave squash is probably butternut… And zucchini and pumpkin and spaghetti 😉
I looove squash (can you tell?)
I’m new to your blog but really enjoying it thus far! 🙂
Meri
I’m partial to spaghetti squash (with parmesan and nutmeg) but that looks SOOO good! I’m having my own little veruca salt moment now!
Cyndi @ Weightless Life
I love butternut squash. Your dish looks amazing. It’s making me crave cheese like crazy.
Megan
YUM! Come cook dinner tonight for us! Thanks! : )
Heather
Omg, I absolutely fell in love with the squash casserole from WF’s! I can’t wait to try this!
My favorite squash is kabocha! It is incomparable to any other squash I’ve ever eaten! You are going to love it!
Melissa
This looks amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing! I am your newest follower from Tuesday blog hop and I love your site. You can find me at:
http://thechroniclesofarookiemom.blogspot.com/
Have a great day! 🙂
Melissa
Jamie @ Happy House, Happy Home
oh my gosh, this looks totally DELISH!!! my mouth is totally watering! and making me hungry! thanks for sharing this recipe… cant wait to try it!!!
Simply Life
oooh can I just have a plate of this right now? I know it would warm me right up!
Jill @ Vegan in the Kitchen
Interested to see what you do with the Kabocha. Heard of it for the first time last month when I was reading Alicia Silverstone’s book, The Kind Life.
BEadECLECTIC
Mmm… this looks yummy!
Lula
Okay now THAT’S not fair, you gave me the worst cravings ever!!
Melissa: Write it in Lipstick
dude I need to learn how to cook like that. thanks for the recipe. just became a follower hope you can share the love
Jennifer
Totally normal! =)
Chelsea Elizabeth.
Okay. I am drooling right now. This all looks SO GOOD! Is it normal to crave this kind of food at almost 9:30 at night? haha
<3Chelsea Elizabeth
Melissa
That looks amazing! I love ALL types of squash!!!
Ashley
I don’t think I could ever not crave a salad. I eat them everyday. I love soup but I have to be careful whats in them if some one else is cooking them for me. I haven’t been there! I’ll have to go sometime soon, and thanks for the tip I have to wait for it to dry before I do pictures. I thought maybe if i washed it in the sink it would help (?) so yeah its drip drying now haha. I’ll do a post and link it back to your original maybe tomorrow….OOH! This is getting long but theres TONS of youtube videos with things you can turn into from old tshirts. Its called threadbanger videos (because people who craft are just so hardcore)
Ashley
That looks really delicious! Oh, I made the stringy scarf thing today. I love it but little pieces of thread keep coming off onto my clothes. eh you win some you lose some.
Kat
This looks amazing!! I love squash so much. I totally had spaghetti squash AND zucchini for lunch today. Talk about squash overload!
Lisa
My fave squash is definitely spaghetti squash…I love it with pesto. When I was a kid, the thought of the texture of squash made me gag…now, it’s so fab. I’ve been throwing butternut in my soups lately—it’s got a great texture (says my grown up palate!).
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Jennifer
Thanks ladies! Im having butternut for lunch tomorrow! Yay!
Emily
That looks like a great recipe and way to get in some veggies. 🙂
Katie ♥
Butternut squash! Love it, I like it with cinnamon and maple syrup!! PB too!
THis looks good and I love that there are ritz cracker crumbs on top!
Have a great night love! xoxo
sarahlearns
dang girl, that casserole is what i’m talking about! 🙂 it looks delish & thanks for the shout out!
also, how have you not tried butternut squash?!? it’s so good – definitely my favorite.
whatkateiscooking
I love all squash, but I’m pretty sure kabocha will be life changing for you 🙂 It was for me!
Christin@purplebirdblog
Dang, this post is making me a hungry hippo!
“This week I plan on trying butternut and kabocha squash for the first time!” SHEEEEEEEEEEEEEYT GIRL, getcha some! Kabocha is the king of all squash, and I’ve never met a squash I didn’t like!
Hannah @ The New Black
Sounds yum. I am forever trying to find tasty veggie recipes! I practically have to trick my boyfriend into eating vegetables…it’s ridiculous. I think I’ll try this mashed up a bit and see if I can fool him into falling for it.
the gorgeous
sounds delightful!
:))
Sophia @ Raven Waves
Yum! Looks so great! My fave is definitely butternut squash!
Jenn
Mmmm, this looks so good! I love butternut squash, but my favorite ever is acorn. Sweet or savory. YUM! Oh and I tried kabocha, but I think I cooked it wrong. Weird texture. So I’m excited to see how you cook it 🙂
snacktive
It looks like mac and cheese and I imagine it tastes similar. Thanks for sharing this recipe, I want to make this!!
Stephanie
Wow! This looks so good. I could definitely get the kiddos to eat this. Have fun with Butternut. It’s delish!
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