This squash casserole recipe features sharp Cheddar cheese, yellow squash and a buttery, crispy cracker topping.

Yellow squash lends a pretty yellow hue, but bright green zucchini works well too.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Creamy squash casserole recipe in a baking pan and scooped out on a plate next to it

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Stir in garlic and thyme; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Transfer to a colander and let stand for 5 minutes to drain, then press dry with paper towels.

Whisk Cheddar, milk, eggs, pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl.

Ingredients for the creamy squash casserole recipe

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Add the squash mixture; stir to combine.

Stir crumbled crackers and butter together in a medium bowl until well coated.

Coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray.

Sliced yellow squash in a colander, hand pressing the squash with a paper towel

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Transfer the squash mixture to the prepared dish; top evenly with the cracker mixture.

Bake until set and golden on top, about 20 minutes.

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Sliced squash and shredded cheese in a clear mixing bowl

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Yes, as long as you eat dairy and eggs, this dish is vegetarian-friendly.

This casserole can be made with zucchini or a combination of zucchini and yellow squash.

No, there’s no need to peel yellow squash!

Buttery crackers crumbled in a clear mixing bowl

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The skin of summer squash, such as yellow squash and zucchini, is thin and edible.

Avoid yellow squash with large dents or gashes.

Before cooking, be sure to wash the yellow squash and scrub off any dirt.

Sliced squash in a baking pan, getting covered with crumbled buttery crackers

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To prevent the squash casserole from getting watery, cook the squash in the skillet first.

This helps release water.

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