We are excited to share a delightful recipe from one of our CSA members who discovered it on the Southern Living website. With zucchini and yellow squash in abundance, this is the perfect dish. If you’re looking for a delicious side or a light main course, this recipe brings out the best flavors of the season, offering a taste of summer with every bite. Try it out and let us know what you think!
Total Time (prep & cook): 1hr 5mins
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
3 lbs. yellow squash, sliced 1/4-inch thick (from 5 medium squash)
1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 (8-oz.) container sour cream
4 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
2 oz. Swiss cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 sleeves round buttery crackers (such as Ritz), coarsely crushed
1 oz. Parmesan cheese, shredded (about 1/4 cup)
Directions:
1. Prepare oven and baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 11- x 7-inch (2 quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Cook squash: Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add squash, onion, and 1 teaspoon of the salt; cook, stirring often, until center of squash is just tender and liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
3. Drain liquid: Transfer mixture to a colander set over a bowl. Drain 5 minutes; discard any liquid.
4. Stir together casserole filling: Stir together eggs, sour cream, Cheddar and Swiss cheeses, mayonnaise, thyme, pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Gently fold in squash mixture.
5. Spoon casserole filling into baking dish: Spoon into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch (2-quart) baking dish.
6. Make cracker topping: Microwave remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a medium-size microwavable bowl on HIGH until melted, about 25 seconds. Toss together crackers, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter until combined.
7. Sprinkle topping over casserole, bake and serve. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
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