# Squash casserole (from The Stay At Home Chef)

Video: [How to Make The Best Squash Casserole | The Stay At Home Chef](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ3ONmq9wlo) by [The Stay At Home Chef](https://www.youtube.com/@thestayathomechef).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$5.10 per serving, ~$15.29 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$12.90* per serving (72%) vs ordering out (~$18.00*). * Estimate: 2 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario casual-restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 3 lbs yellow squash
- 1 white onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1 egg
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 sleeve ritz crackers
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp salted butter

## Steps

1. [0:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ3ONmq9wlo&t=10s) Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. [0:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ3ONmq9wlo&t=16s) Add sliced yellow squash and diced white onion to the skillet.
3. [0:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ3ONmq9wlo&t=22s) Season with salt and cook for five to seven minutes, stirring frequently until the squash starts to soften and release liquid.
4. [0:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ3ONmq9wlo&t=36s) Drain the cooked squash and onion mixture well, then transfer to a mixing bowl.
5. [1:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ3ONmq9wlo&t=63s) In a separate mixing bowl, combine sour cream, egg, grated parmesan cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese.
6. [1:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ3ONmq9wlo&t=74s) Gently fold the par-cooked squash into the cheese mixture.
7. [1:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ3ONmq9wlo&t=83s) Transfer the mixture into a lightly greased 9x9 baking dish and spread into an even layer.
8. [1:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ3ONmq9wlo&t=92s) In a bowl, combine crushed ritz crackers, parmesan cheese, and melted salted butter, then toss.
9. [2:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ3ONmq9wlo&t=128s) Sprinkle the crumb topping in an even layer over the squash mixture.
10. [2:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ3ONmq9wlo&t=137s) Bake in a 350 degree oven for twenty to twenty-five minutes until the top is browned.

## Equipment

- skillet
- mixing bowl
- baking dish
- spoon

## What the video didn't say

- Servings not stated
- Total time not stated

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