Cornbread Squash Casserole
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Cornbread Squash Casserole, a hearty Southern-inspired side dish that combines tender yellow squash, caramelized onions, and rich cheddar cheese with a fluffy cornbread base. This easy-to-make casserole delivers the perfect balance of creamy sour cream and buttery breadcrumb topping, ensuring every bite is irresistibly delicious. Ideal for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts, this recipe comes together in just an hour and serves six generously. Packed with wholesome ingredients like milk, eggs, and your favorite cornbread mix, this casserole is baked to golden perfection and pairs beautifully with roasted meats or fresh salads. Whether served piping hot out of the oven or as leftovers the next day, this dish is guaranteed to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (sliced) yellow squash
- 1 medium (diced) yellow onion
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup cornbread mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced squash and diced onion, cooking for 5-7 minutes until softened. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornbread mix, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, milk, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
Gently fold the cooked squash and onions into the batter, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the olive oil. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
Cut the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter into small pieces and scatter them across the breadcrumb topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set in the center.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2872 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 167.8 g | 215% | |
| Saturated Fat | 91.9 g | 460% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 743 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 5750 mg | 250% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 279.1 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 91.3 g | ||
| Protein | 82.7 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 2035 mg | 157% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1883 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
