Cheesy Squash Casserole

By Kvincent2010

Ingredients

• 2 pounds yellow squash -- sliced
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine -- stick
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup skim milk
• 3 ounces shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• cooking spray
• 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs -- toasted

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350º.

2. Steam squash and onion, covered, 12 minutes or until tender. Drain; set aside.

3. Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook until mixture is thick and bubbly, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in squash-onion mixture.

4. Spoon squash mixture into a shallow 1-1/2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake at 350º for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.