Potluck Squash Casserole

Squash Casserole

Southern Squash Casserole Recipe (Just Like Cooker’s!)

This Squash Casserole is a true crowd-pleaser — creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor! It’s the perfect side dish for family dinners, holidays, or potlucks. Every bite tastes like comfort food, and you’re guaranteed to get recipe requests wherever you bring it.

If you remember the old Cooker Restaurant, this casserole tastes just like theirs! It’s rich, savory, and topped with a buttery cracker and Parmesan crust that turns perfectly golden in the oven.

You can make this dish with yellow squash (summer squash) or easily substitute another variety — acorn, zucchini, or even butternut squash all work beautifully.

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Ingredients

• 3 lbs. yellow squash (summer squash), cut into 1-inch chunks

• 1 cup finely chopped or grated onion

• 1 ½ cups cracker crumbs (any kind — saltines work great), divided

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• 3 large eggs

• 3 teaspoons sugar

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon pepper

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.

2. Boil the squash in a large pot for 10–15 minutes, or until very tender. Drain well and return to the pot; mash until smooth.

3. In a medium bowl, combine onion, 1 cup cracker crumbs, mayonnaise, eggs, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then stir into the mashed squash.

4. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.

5. In a small bowl, combine remaining ½ cup cracker crumbs with Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle evenly over the top.

6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

Makes: 24 (½-cup) servings

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Tips for Perfect Squash Casserole

• Drain squash thoroughly to prevent a watery casserole.

• Add shredded cheddar for an extra cheesy flavor.

• Top with crushed buttery crackers like Ritz for a richer crust.

Potluck Squash Casserole