Slap Your Mama It’s So Delicious Southern Squash Casserole

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When a dish is so good it makes you want to “slap your mama,” you know it’s pure Southern gold. This Southern Squash Casserole is creamy, cheesy, buttery, and topped with the perfect golden crunch. It’s the kind of comfort food that shows up at every church potluck, holiday table, and soul food Sunday—and it always disappears first.

Made with tender yellow squash, onions, cheese, and a buttery cracker topping, this casserole is a down-home classic that never goes out of style. Serve it alongside fried chicken, BBQ, or even on its own for a veggie-forward comfort dish that doesn’t hold back.

Southern Squash Casserole Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 5 cups yellow squash, sliced

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 1 tbsp butter (for sautéing)

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed

  • 2 tbsp melted butter (for topping)

Southern squash casserole with creamy filling and golden cracker topping on a white plate
“Slap Your Mama” Southern Squash Casserole — creamy, cheesy, and topped with a buttery, crunchy crust

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 baking dish.

  2. Cook the squash: In a large skillet, sauté sliced squash and chopped onions in 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat for 8–10 minutes until tender. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Mix the filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked squash mixture with cheddar cheese, sour cream, mayo, and beaten eggs. Stir until well blended.

  4. Assemble the casserole: Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle crushed Ritz crackers evenly on top, then drizzle with melted butter.

  5. Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

  6. Serve hot, and brace yourself for compliments—and possibly requests for seconds or thirds!

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