10/22/2026
Gigi’s Southern Vegetable Casserole
*Cabbage • Zucchini • Squash • Onion *
A creamy, cheesy Southern favorite topped with a buttery Ritz cracker crust! Perfect alongside smoked sausage, ham, or your favorite Sunday supper. 🍽️
Ingredients
For the Casserole
* ½ small head of cabbage, chopped
* 2 yellow squash, sliced
* 2 zucchini, sliced
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* Chicken broth, as needed
* Butter, as needed for cooking the vegetables
* 1 egg, lightly beaten
* ¼ cup mayonnaise
* 1 can cream of chicken soup
* 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
* Salt and pepper, to taste
* Garlic powder, to taste
* Onion powder, to taste
* Smoked paprika, to taste
For the Buttery Ritz Cracker Crust
* 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
* ½ stick butter, melted
Instructions
1. Cook the vegetables: Add the cabbage, squash, zucchini, and onion to a pot with some chicken broth and butter. Cook until tender and the liquid has almost completely cooked out.
2. Drain: Drain any remaining liquid and set the vegetables aside.
3. Make the creamy mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the beaten egg, mayonnaise, cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
4. Combine: Add the creamy mixture to the cooked vegetables and stir until everything is well combined.
5. Prepare the casserole: Pour the mixture into a greased 9 × 13-inch baking dish.
6. Add the crust: Combine the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the top.
7. Bake: Bake at 350°F for 30–45 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the cracker topping is golden brown.
Ovens may vary, so adjust baking time as needed.
❤️ From Gigi’s Kitchen
Serve it up warm and enjoy a heapin’ helpin’ of Southern comfort!
Good food, full plates, and love around the table. 🍑
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