Paula Deen's Squash Casserole

Paula Deen is another culinary figure that I admire.  Her food, to me, is some awesome comfort food.  Now, I'm not about to go and eat her Krispie Kreme Bread Pudding, but I do love some of her casseroles and some other dishes!  If you want to view the squash casserole recipe in its original form, Click Here.

Squash is by far my favorite vegetable.  My 93 year old Grandfather is ALWAYS happy to tell about the many times that I had squash casserole for breakfast... :-p  Here's the recipe!

Paula Deen's Squash Casserole

(Printable Recipe)

Ingredients:

6 cups large diced yellow squash

vegetable oil

1 large onion (preferably Vidalia or other sweet onion)

4 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup sour cream (a little more if you'd like!)

1 teaspoon House Seasoning (recipe further down)

1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup crushed crackers (Ritz or Townhouse work well)

House Seasoning:

1 cup salt

1/4 cup black pepper

1/4 cup garlic powder

*Combine and store in airtight container.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Saute the squash in a little vegetable oil over medium-low heat until it has completely broken down, about 15-20 minutes.  Line a colander with either a clean tea towel or several paper towels.  Place the cooked squash in the lined colander.  Squeeze out excess moisture from the squash.  Set aside.

In a medium size skillet, saute the onion in butter for 5 minutes.  Remove from pan and mix all ingredients together except cracker crumbs.  Pour into a buttered casserole dish and top with cracker crumbs.  Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

As Paula Deen would say... "I wish you love and best dishes- from my kitchen to yours"