Black-Eyes Pea’s baked squash

By pammons

Ingredients

• 5 pounds medium-size yellow squash
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 c bread crumbs, plus more for topping
• 1 stick butter or margarine
• 1/4 c sugar
• 2 Tablespoons chopped onion
• salt to taste
• dash of pepper

Details

Servings 10

Preparation

Step 1

Cut tips off squash and cut each squash into 3 or 4 pieces in a large saucepan, heat enough water to cover the squash to a boil and then add the squash to the boiling water. Bring Water back to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until squash is tender, Drain squash in colander; transfer to a bowl and mask with a potato masher or similar tool. Add beaten eggs, 1 cup of bread crumbs, butter, sugar, onion, salt, and pepper. Turn into 3-quart casserole that has been lightly greased or sprayed with nonstick spray. Cover squash mixture with a light layer of breadcrumbs. Bake at 150 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.

253 calories per serving.