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Charleston Yellow Squash Casserole

Charleston Yellow Squash Casserole

It's the secret ingredient that makes this squash casserole so good.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Charleston Yellow Sqaush Casserole
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 225 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs yellow squash sliced
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg do not omit this secret ingredient
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated (2 cups)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 16 saltine crackers or 16 Ritz crackers crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. Steam the squash and onions for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  2. Add 1-3/4 cups of the cheese and all the other ingredients (except paprika) together. Pour into a 2-quart casserole dish (9x13x2-inch). Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  3. Just before baking, sprinkle the top with paprika, and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until slightly browned on top.