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Homemade Yellow Squash Casserole loaded with cheddar, onions, and golden cracker crumbs for a classic holiday side dish

Yellow Squash Casserole

This Yellow Squash Casserole combines tender squash, melty cheese, and a crispy buttery topping. The secret to a perfectly creamy, never-watery casserole is draining the squash before baking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 Serves
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ lbs  yellow squash, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • 1 teaspoon   salt (for drawing out moisture)
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup   sour cream
  • 1 ½ cups  shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup  crushed buttery crackers, divided
  • ½  teaspoon   black pepper
  • ¼  teaspoon  paprika (optional, for the topping)