Ree Drummond’s Yellow Squash Casserole Is Packed With ‘Pioneer Woman’ Favorites

As Fall settles in, many people crave the warmth of a hearty casserole dish. The cozy smell of something baking in the oven creates a feeling of comfort and pleasure as the weather turns cooler. Ree Drummond has plenty of oven-to-table recipes that help busy home cooks who yearn for something fast and family-friendly for their dinner tables. This craving can be satisfied with Ree Drummond’s yellow squash casserole filled with flavors Pioneer Woman fans will love.

Ree Drummond’s yellow squash casserole consists of tender yellow squash topped with buttery crackers

This classic Southern dish gets its delicious flavors based on those you would find in traditional macaroni and cheese. This casserole is a perfect way to use up all the zucchini you may have leftover from your garden. It is also a dollar-stretcher as the vegetable is usually at a pretty ideal price point to pick up a pound or two at the market.

Drummond noted it is essential to salt, par-cook, and drain the squash before assembling the casserole to prevent excess water from pooling at the bottom of the pan.

Squash is 95 percent water. Therefore, the high water content makes summer squash a low-calorie food and a good source of vitamin C. It’s a win-win to use it all the way around!

This delicious casserole is everything wonderful about a one-pan dish

After preheating the oven, cut up squash and onion and place them on a sheet pan. Since the skin of yellow squash is very tender, you can omit an extra step of peeling.

Add salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. After cooking for around a half-hour, drain the mixture to release its extra liquid. It should cool slightly before proceeding to the next step.

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and add the following delicious ingredients, amp the flavor palate up to a whole new level.

Sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, thyme, and black pepper are what will allow the otherwise bland vegetable to pop in taste, after carefully adding the squash and onion mixture, ass the mixture to a greased baking dish.

The entire yellow squash casserole is then covered and baked until slightly set.

A crunchy, buttery top makes the dish even more delicious

Drummond created a crunchy, buttery top that gets sprinkled over the veggie dish to send it over the top.

Melted butter, cracker pieces, and parmesan cheese are mixed and sprinkled over the top of the casserole. It is returned to the oven to bake further for a minimum of 25 minutes.

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The full recipe and video are available on the Food Network website.