Pimento Cheese Squash Casserole
From Carrie Morey's Hot Little Suppers cookbook
Ingredients
- • 4-5 yellow squashes, chopped into half moon shapes
- • 1 yellow onion, chopped
- • 2 eggs
- • 1 cup of whole milk
- • 12 oz Callie's Hot Little Biscuit Traditional Pimento Cheese
- • 1 cup of breadcrumbs or 6 leftover Callie's Hot Little Biscuit Buttermilk biscuits, for breadcrumb topping
- • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- • Salt and pepper, to taste
A classic dish that can be found at almost any Southern dinner table or gathering is squash casserole. And, like any good Southerner, I grew up with my grandmother's version present at all of our Thanksgivings and Christmases! The traditional recipe combines squash with creamy sauce, made from cheese, mayo, and eggs, and topped with crunchy cracker toppings.
And while I love the traditions of Southern cooking, I knew I had to make this classic casserole the Callie's way! Swapping out the cheese and mayo from the creamy sauce for our delicious pimento cheese adds a depth and spice that compliments the tender squash perfectly. And we couldn't forget the biscuits -- take the crunchy cracker topping away and crumble some buttermilk biscuits over the top for an extra buttery, crispy topping. Try out this elevated favorite for your holiday menu!
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- In a dutch oven or large pot, place chopped squash and onion and season with salt and pepper. Fill the pot with water until the water covers the tops of the vegetables.
- Bring the water to a simmer over medium high heat. Once simmering, place a lid on the pot and continue cooking for an additional 15 minutes.
- Drain the squash and onion. Allow to cool in colander or transfer to bowl to cool.
- While the squash and onion are cooling, in a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and pimento cheese. For the breadcrumbs, break up leftover biscuits and pulse in a food processor until crumbled.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled squash and onions with the pimento cheese mixture.
- Transfer to a buttered casserole dish. Top with biscuit breadcrumbs and 3 tablespoons melted butter.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Once casserole is out of the oven, allow it to sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
