Creamy Cheddar Squash Dish

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Step 1

Gently heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large pan, melt a tablespoon of butter over medium heat, then add the zucchini and yellow squash. Cover the pan and cook them, stirring every now and then, until they're nice and soft—this usually takes about 6 to 10 minutes. Once done, drain any excess liquid and set the squash aside.

Step 2

In another pan, melt another tablespoon of butter. Toss in the mushrooms, onion, and garlic, and cook everything together until the onions start to soften, about five minutes. Then add the spinach and cook just until it wilts, which should take a couple of minutes.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix the crushed crackers with half a cup of melted butter until the crumbs are nicely coated.

Step 4

Now, grab a big bowl and combine the cooked squash, the mushroom and spinach mixture, tomatoes, pimento peppers, mayonnaise, green onion, oregano, basil, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Give it a good stir to bring all those flavors together.

Step 5

Take a large casserole dish and spread half of the squash mixture evenly on the bottom. Sprinkle over half of the Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, then add half of the buttery cracker crumbs. Repeat the layers with the remaining squash mixture, cheese, and cracker crumbs on top.

Step 6

Pop the dish into the oven and bake for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until you see the cheese bubbling and the cracker topping turning golden brown. Let it cool slightly before serving, and enjoy!