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My mother’s classic Southern style squash casserole is the perfect comfort food side dish.  It’s a Thanksgiving tradition at my house!

Four Ingredient Southern Style Squash Casserole Recipe with Spoon

Southern Style Squash Casserole Recipe

I have never been a vegetable person.  However, my mother’s squash casserole has always been one of my favorite side dishes- even when I was a kid!  It’s only four ingredients, which makes it very simple to put together for a weeknight meal.

You can also make the casserole and put it in the fridge to bake the next day; I’ve done this almost every Thanksgiving to save prep time.

Or, you can completely make it, bake it, and refrigerate it—just reheat and serve!  This is actually my favorite way, because this squash casserole tastes even better the next day.

Hungry for more good Southern food?   Try these other winning recipes.

And, although not strictly Southern, my tater tot hotdish and crustless pumpkin pie are sure to please.

Tips for Making Squash Casserole

  • Make sure you use fresh yellow squash, not frozen squash.  The taste and texture is totally different.
  • I always used to make this with Wheatsworth crackers, but they’re no longer available in stores.  Since Wheatsworth became unavailable, I’ve been using Town House Wheat successfully.  The important thing is to choose a wheat cracker with 0 grams of sugar.  Look at the cracker nutrition info to be sure, because even a little bit of sugar will taste weird in a casserole like this one.
  • Use high quality cheese, and if you want optimum melting, buy chunk cheese and grate it yourself.  Pre-grated cheese contains cornstarch that can interfere with smooth melting.
  • Pick up a bake and take casserole dish so you can bring this along to a potluck gathering.  This is the coolest thing ever!

Four Ingredient Southern Style Squash Casserole Recipe

Special thanks goes out to my husband Jason Moseman, who took the action shot at the top of the post.

Four Ingredient Southern Style Squash Casserole Recipe
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Southern Style Squash Casserole Recipe

Classic Southern style squash casserole recipe made with just four ingredients!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 227 kcal
Author Katie Moseman

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds yellow squash
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese plus more for topping
  • 1 1/2 cups crumbled Town House Wheat Crackers or similar, plus more for topping
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 and set out a casserole dish (about 1 qt in size).
  2. Wash the squash and cut into 1/2 inch rounds. Put about a half an inch of water in a pot and bring to a boil. Add the squash, cover with a lid, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes. Squash is done when the middle part of the largest rounds is starting to break up and the seeds are coming loose.
  3. Drain the squash. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked squash, cheese, and mayonnaise. Stir until the cheese is melted. Add the cracker crumbles and stir vigorously until well combined, allowing the squash to break up as you stir.
  4. Scrape the mixture into the casserole dish and smooth out evenly. Sprinkle with a little more cheese and some more cracker crumbles. Bake 30 minutes and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Southern Style Squash Casserole Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 312mg14%
Potassium 376mg11%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 510IU10%
Vitamin C 19.3mg23%
Calcium 226mg23%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Renee

    I’ve always loved squash casserole and haven’t ever thought to use wheat crackers as a topping. Great idea and good luck in the contest.

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  3. BritishMumUSA

    5 stars
    Ok don’t get mad but I have never eaten yellow squash…. Last year I discovered and we are in love with Butternut Squash. Can you use that instead of the yellow? Saving this one for fall. PS your recipes add sounds to me, and all I do is read them… Sometimes 🙂

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    • Katie

      Oh, no, don’t use butternut squash! Butternut squash is very sweet. Yellow squash is more savory and has a very different texture. Like I said, I’m not a veggie person, but I love this stuff and could eat a whole dish of it. 🙂 Don’t wait for fall; it’s too good for that!

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  9. Tara

    5 stars
    This is similar to one that I have had before and just loved it. Usually I make a sweet squash so this is nice for something different.

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    • Katie

      Chelsea, I’ve made it ahead and put it in the fridge many a time, but I’ve never frozen it either before cooking or after. I’m not sure what freezing it would do to the cheese and mayo (sometimes those ingredients break or get a weird texture after freezing). I wish I could be more helpful on this one! If you do decide to freeze it, let me know how it turns out- I’m very curious to know.

      I have put it in the fridge for up to two days before baking, and it also keeps just fine after baking in the fridge as long as you cover it tightly after it cools to keep the top from drying out.

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    • Katie

      Ha ha, it depends on how much everyone loves squash casserole! Seriously, though, it’s about 6 side dish sized portions, 4 if you scoop really big portions. I often make a double batch to make sure we have leftovers.

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  15. Debbie

    I am planning to make this for Thanksgiving. With the size of our gathering, thinking I will definitely double it then. Thanks for your quick response and I will let you know how it turns out!

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  17. karen

    ok ive never made squash before. was looking at anotherrecipe and it said to peel the squash – this was does not. does that matter?

    thanks!

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    • Katie

      Definitely DON’T peel the squash! The yellow part gives the casserole a great texture. Just cut off the ends of the squash, slice into rounds, and you’re good to go.

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  18. Annabella Moon

    This is similar to my family squash casserole that we’ve prepared for generations. We heat 1/4 cup sour cream to just hot, add salt/pepper, a few chives sometimes and a pinch of cayenne. Remove from heat and add cheese and stir in a beaten egg. Pour over squash and onions. Top with butter cracker crumbs and bake 30 minutes or until set.

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    • Katie

      That sounds good! There are so many variations of squash casserole. I’ve seen another casserole just like this one, except with the addition of onions, in a soul food restaurant.

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  19. Cindy Maddox

    5 stars
    Just made this squash casserole in two ‘mini’ oven dishes.
    Used Ritz crackers, squash, mayo, white onion, little butter, cheese, and salt & pepper.
    Woderrful!
    Note: made in two tiny oven dishes as my husband and I have had gastric bypass surgery!

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