Aunt Fannie's Summer Squash Casserole

This is the same recipe that I have used for years and super easy to throw together. I did make a couple of changes though. We love onions, so I do not boil mine with the squash, but add them with the other ingredients. They are not over powering. I always use Ritz crackers because I prefer their buttery taste and sprinkle with canned Parmesean Cheese before baking. At holidays, I prepare this the day before BUT do not add the topping, cover and refrigerate. The next day all that I have to do is add the topping and bake. So much easier for me that way.

I got this recipe from the original Aunt Fannie's Cabin restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia 25 years go. I thought I had lost my copy of the recipe. However, I found it in a box last year. Fortunately, I have made this so many times that I still remembered the recipe. The only difference is that I now add pre-cooked bacon (not available 25 years ago!) to the cracker crumb topping. I also like that someone put this in the freezer and it came out just fine. I will definitely keep 1 or 2 on hand for the holidays.

First I have to admit, I made this casserole last summer with the last of the squash from my garden, stuck it in the freezer (minus the saltines) and forgot about it till I moved a couple of weeks ago :) I thawed it out today, popped it in the oven and topped it with the saltines about 15 minutes from the end of cook time. It was delish! I love that the flavor of the squash was distinct and summer fresh, not overpowered by any of the ingredients. This is a keeper! Thanks Mr. Bill!

Very tasty! I added 2 cooked and shredded chicken breast to make it a 1 pot meal. I also substituted French Fried Onions for the crackers. My 2 young boys loved this as well. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

Excellent recipe! Thanks for sharing. This simple combination of ingredients really makes squash spectacular. I do think I'll try less butter and salt next time; it was a little greasy on top for my taste, so maybe I will just add the butter to the squash mix and then spritz the top with olive oil. Next time I make it I will post a photo... but unfortunately this time it got gobbled up before I could get a shot of it!