This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Kraft Heinz

Maybe it’s because I was born and raised in Memphis, but there is nothing more comforting to me than a home-cooked, southern-style casserole – especially around the holidays. This year the celebrations are obviously going to be a bit different, which makes me appreciate time with family and friends more than ever. Being able to share a holiday meal with loved ones means more than it did just a year ago. I love the way my home warms with the heat of the oven and gathering of friends, and then when the entire house starts to smell delicious, you know you’re in for something good!

One of the best things about casseroles is there is always more than enough to go around and that’s especially true of one of my all-time favorites, the Cheddar Squash Casserole. Full of (you guessed it!) Kraft^® Shredded Cheese and fresh squash, it’s the ultimate comfort food to pair with any holiday meal.

Growing up with Kraft Heinz products in the kitchen, I find myself still using them in everything I can, and this recipe is no exception. Easily picking everything up at Walmart made preparing the dish a breeze. And what’s a holiday without a fun surprise? You can enter the #ShareTheHolidaySweepstakes by clicking here for a chance to win daily prizes of $100 Walmart gift cards and a grand prize trip to visit loved ones (a $2,500 value). Plus, as a special gift from Walmart, you’ll be emailed a link to download a free digital cookbook of holiday favorites (including this recipe!).
Now on to the Kraft cheesy goodness!

Cheddar Squash Casserole

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Serves 10, 114 gram servings

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 medium yellow squash
1 large yellow onion
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons butter
1½ cups KRAFT Sharp Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
½ cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
½ cup BREAKSTONE’S Sour Cream
½ teaspoon ground pepper
1½ cups crispy fried onions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Lightly grease 8 x 11 casserole dish with olive oil.
3. Trim and halve squash lengthwise, then cut crosswise into ½”-thick half-moons. Halve, peel and thinly slice onion. Peel and mince garlic.
4. Melt butter in a large, nonstick pan over medium heat.
5. Add sliced squash, onion, and garlic and sauté until the veggies are soft.
6. Transfer squash mixture into a large bowl, adding 1 cup of sharp cheddar (reserving ½ cup for topping), parmesan, sour cream, and pepper to taste. Fold ingredients together until combined.
7. Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup of sharp cheddar on top, then evenly sprinkle the fried onions on top of the cheese.
8. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until top is golden.