Squash Casserole

By Addie

"Tender squash, gooey cheese and crunchy crackers make this a memorable side dish or a hearty main course. This is a great dish that can be made with low-fat ingredients and is still just as good!"

Ingredients

• 4 * 4 cups sliced yellow squash
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 35 * 35 buttery round crackers, crushed
• 1 * 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 * 2 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 * 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 * 1 teaspoon salt
• * ground black pepper to taste
• 2 * 2 tablespoons butter
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Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.


2. Place squash and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in a small amount of water. Cover, and cook until squash is tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well, and place in a large bowl.

3. In a medium bowl, mix together cracker crumbs and cheese. Stir half of the cracker mixture into the cooked squash and onions. In a small bowl, mix together eggs and milk, then add to squash mixture. Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter, and season with salt and pepper. Spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cracker mixture, and dot with 2 tablespoons butter.

4. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.