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Aunt Fanny's Squash Casserole
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The famous restaurant where this was served has been closed since 1994 but you can still make this southern favorite at home with this delicious recipe.
serves/makes:
ready in:
1-2 hrs
1-2 hrs
7 reviews
3 comments
ingredients
3 pounds summer squash
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup saltine cracker crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
additional saltine cracker crumbs, for topping
directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Wash squash, cut in half lengthwise, then in 1/4-inch slices. Combine with chopped onion and cook in water to barely cover until both are tender. Drain thoroughly, pressing out excess water with back of spoon. Mash squash and onion with potato masher.
Mix with half the butter, the cracker crumbs, eggs, sugar, to taste, salt and pepper. Pour into greased casserole dish.
Pour remaining butter on top and sprinkle with additional cracker crumbs. Bake at 375 degrees F for 45-60 minutes, or until top is golden brown and bubbly.
cook's notes
This recipe is from a restaurant in Smyrna, Georgia called Aunt Fannie's Cabin. Aunt Fannie was a freed slave of an old Georgia family who remained with the family until her death. The menu at the Cabin represented many of the dishes that Aunt Fannie prepared for the family.
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recipe tips
For a cheesier casserole, add a cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the squash mixture before baking.
To add some crunch, mix some chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts into the cracker topping.
Garnish the baked casserole with fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
Be careful not to over-mash the squash; a bit of texture makes the casserole more interesting.
common recipe questions
Can I use frozen squash for this recipe?
You can use frozen squash, but make sure to thaw and drain it well before using.
How do I know when the casserole is done?
The casserole is done when the top is golden brown and the mixture is set and bubbly.
Can I make this casserole ahead of time?
You can prepare it a day ahead and refrigerate. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time when you're ready to bake it.
Is there a gluten-free alternative for saltine crackers?
You can use gluten-free crackers or breadcrumbs as a substitute.
What type of onions work best in this recipe
Yellow or white onions are typically used, but you can also use red onions or shallots.
nutrition data
239 calories, 18 grams fat, 16 grams carbohydrates, 6 grams protein per serving.
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reviews & comments
I used to go Aunt Fanny's when I was growing up. I didn't really get to appreciate it as a child, just thought it was a awesome place to go. Does anyone know where I can find Aunt Fanny's Mac & Cheese recipe? I can't find it & would love to make it.
April 27, 2019
Was a regular at this ledgendary eatery,the most colorful atmosphere,always a classic true southern meal,great service with reasonable prices! Make the squash at home frequentely for the last 45 years after relocating.........
November 21, 2017
I acquired this recipe in a benefit cookbook right after I finished college as a young married lady.I have been making this squash casserole for almost 40(!) years for every holiday for my family.I use Ritz cracker crumbs,I think they add to the flavor.
July 6, 2017
Several other sites have a recipe by the same name that is served at another restaurant, but there is one ingredient missing: onions. They make all the difference. I had the original many times at the original restaurant, which was about a mile from the house I grew up in and I went to the family's namesake high school.
January 26, 2014
I have made this casserole for years, and everyone loves it. It is one of my all-time favorites.
November 12, 2012
Mu husband and I had dinner here many times in the early '80's. We both think that the food at this restaurant was perhaps the best "Southern home cookin" we've ever had. He loves this dish and will often come home from the grocery with a bag full of fresh squash requesting that I make "Aunt Fanny's Squash Casserole" for him. Her Macaroni and Cheese recipe is also to die for; if you have not ever had it, you should try it.
Fanny Williams Biography Ms. Williams, the namesake of Aunt Fanny's Cabin, was an African American woman who was born circa 1860. There is no record of her birth. In the 1880s she went to work for the family of Orme Campbell as a nursemaid and cook for many years during which time she acquired the nickname "Aunt Fanny". Ms. Williams was very active in the community as a fundraiser for her church, Atlanta's Wheat Street Baptist, and an African American medical center in Marietta. The restaurant used her recipes and was named for her by Mr. Campbell's daughter when Ms. Williams was believed to be in her eighties. Ms. Williams died on November 5, 1949. She is buried at South View Cemetery in Atlanta.
September 2, 2011
Ate this at Aunt Fannie's in the '70's when they gave you the recipe at the restaurant. This is a great recipe and easy to make!
I just found this recipe and will definitely try it as it sounds delicious! Reminds me of a squash casserole I had at the Black-Eyed Pea Restaurant when I lived in Colorado...yummy!
November 20, 2007
My wife and I had this at a restaurant and fell in love with it! The chef thought we could find the recipe on line but couldn't give it out in the restaurant. One serving each and it's become a new holiday tradition!