Squash Dressing – Creamy, Cozy, Southern-Style Comfort
Looking for the ultimate comfort food side dish that’ll disappear faster than you can say “Seconds, please!”? This Squash Dressing is a total game-changer. Creamy, savory, and loaded with tender yellow squash, it’s the perfect side for Sunday suppers, holiday feasts, or just when you need something soul-soothing.
Whether you're pairing it with turkey, roast chicken, or enjoying it all on its own, this dish brings down-home flavor to every bite.
Equipment You’ll Need
- Large pot for boiling squash
- Potato masher or fork
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Oven
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped yellow squash
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken or cream of celery soup
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/3 cup diced onion
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Squash:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the chopped yellow squash and cook for 10–15 minutes, or until very tender. Drain well and mash with a fork or potato masher.
2️⃣ Mix the Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mashed squash, cream of chicken or celery soup, celery, onion, melted butter, and beaten eggs. Add the poultry seasoning, black pepper, and pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.
3️⃣ Prepare to Bake:
Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and smooth out the top with a spatula.
4️⃣ Bake It:
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–45 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the center is set.
5️⃣ Cool & Serve:
Let the squash dressing cool for about 5 minutes before serving warm. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats, gravy, or even on its own!
Tips & Variations
- Use fresh or frozen squash — just be sure to drain and mash thoroughly.
- Make it vegetarian by using cream of celery or mushroom soup instead of chicken.
- Add texture with a handful of crushed buttery crackers or cornbread crumbles stirred in or sprinkled on top.
- Prep ahead: Make and refrigerate the mixture a day in advance, then bake when ready to serve.
Southern Squash Dressing
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Boil squash in salted water for 10–15 minutes until tender. Drain and mash.
- In a bowl, mix mashed squash, soup, celery, onion, butter, eggs, and seasonings.
- Pour mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
- Bake at 350°F for 35–45 minutes until golden and set.
- Let cool slightly, then serve warm.
- Equipment:
- Pot, masher, mixing bowl, baking dish