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Southern Squash Casserole
Southern Squash Casserole is made with yellow squash, red bell pepper, and yellow onion.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 11 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- Southern American · American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
2. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
yellow squash (sliced about 1.5 lbs)
In the method: Sauté Squash, peppers, and onion with 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until fork tender.
red bell pepper (diced)
In the method: Sauté Squash, peppers, and onion with 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until fork tender.
yellow onion (diced)
In the method: Sauté Squash, peppers, and onion with 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until fork tender.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 5 cups yellow squash (sliced about 1.5 lbs)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 cup yellow onion (diced)Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 cup butter (melted, divided in half)Ingredient note
Source: 2 eggsIngredient note
Source: 1/2 cup sour creamIngredient note
Source: 1/4 tsp saltIngredient note
Source: 1/4 tsp ground black pepperIngredient note
Source: 1/2 cup pecans (chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup caesar croutons (crushed)
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake room for Southern Squash Casserole
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Bake at 350˚F for 35-40 minutes or until the casserole is cooked and the crumbs are golden brown.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: Sauté Squash, peppers, and onion with 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until fork tender.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Bake at 350˚F for 35-40 minutes or until the casserole is cooked and the crumbs are golden brown.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: easyfamilyrecipes.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.