Slow Cooker Cheesy Squash- only 4 ingredients needed for this super delicious side dish. Yellow squash and sweet onion are coated in a buttery, cheesy sauce. So delicious!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Keyword slow cooker, summer, vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 1 hourhour30 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Ingredients
4mediumyellow squash,cut in half lengthwise and then into half-moon shapes
Place squash and onion in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add a few tablespoons of water. Cover with platic wrap and microwave for 3 to 5 minutes. You want the squash to be crisp-tender.Drain well and blot dry with paper towels. Place in a 6-quart slow cooker.
Scatter the butter and Velveeta on top. Cover and cook on LOW for 1 1/2 hours.If not tender enough, cook longer.
Stir and check for seasoning. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
If you want this dish spicy, add 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.