French Onion Squash Casserole
French onion squash casserole uses French onion dip instead of mayonnaise for a yummy twist on tradition.
This is a twist on traditional squash casserole that I threw together as an experiment but which turned out to be really yummy. I used one of my favorite sauces, this French onion dip cheese fondue, as the binder, instead of using mayo or sour cream. It really turned out great, so I thought I’d share:-)
Everyone who makes squash casserole has his or her favorite techniques. Over the years, I’ve settled on a few of my own preferences….
Boil or Saute?: A sauté gives greater control over the squash and allows you to stop cooking when it gets just fork tender. Squash casserole looks and tastes better when squash is in tender chunks rather than mush:-)
Onion: Squash and onion are a match made in heaven. In addition to the fresh onion in this recipe, an extra onion kick comes from the prepared French onion dip.
Sauce: Cheese is a key player in any squash casserole, but the binding agents vary. Some recipes use egg and mayonnaise. Others sour cream. This one uses French onion dip and cheddar cheese soup.
Make ahead: Squash casserole is a perfect dish to make the day before baking & serving. Prepare squash and layer in baking dish, refrigerating until ready to bake. Make crumb topping just before baking so crumbs will be crisp. If coated with butter too soon, they will be soggy. For a twist on traditional squash casserole, try this version with French onion dip instead of sour cream.
French Onion Squash Casserole
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 5436Total Fat 392gSaturated Fat 133gCholesterol 323mgSodium 2365mgCarbohydrates 447gSugar 218gProtein 73g
Hi Janelle,
I think fried onion rings would be great~maybe along with (or instead) of the Ritz? If you try it, let us hear how it turns out! FYI…..if you ever see the Fresh Gourmet crispy onions~garlic pepper flavor~give them a try. They are at my Publix near the croutons. They are outstanding!
This looks like something I would love! I was half expecting to see French’s Fried Onion Rings in the ingredients. Has anyone tried making this adding the onion rings?