Squash Casserole

By Susan52

Ingredients

• 3 pounds yellow squash, sliced
• 5 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
• 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 20 round buttery crackers, crushed (about 3/4 cup)

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

Cook squash in boiling water to cover in a large skillet 8 to 10 minutes or just until tender. Drain well; gently press between paper towels.

Melt 4 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium-high heat; add onion, and sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Remove skillet from heat; stir in squash, cheese, and next 4 ingredients. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.

Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Stir together melted butter and crushed crackers; sprinkle evenly over top of casserole.
Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes or until set.