Super Squash

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

A packet of ranch dressing mix adds incredible flavor to this easy summer squash casserole that's topped with a crunchy bread stuffing crust.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
3 pounds yellow squash, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
3 large eggs, beaten
12 saltine crackers, crushed
1 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups dry bread stuffing mix
1/2 cup melted butter

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2 Make the casserole: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add squash and onions; cook and stir until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, eggs, crackers, ranch dressing mix, and salt. Spread squash mixture into a medium baking dish.
3 Make the topping: Mix stuffing and melted butter together in a bowl. Sprinkle over squash mixture.
4 Bake in the preheated oven until firm and lightly browned, 20 to 30 minutes.