White Cheddar And Squash Casserole

By martha-2

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• Serves/Makes: 6
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 pounds yellow squash, sliced
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cup milk
• 1 package (10 ounce size) white Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute 5 minutes or until tender.

Add squash, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until squash is tender. Remove from heat and drain well.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.

Remove from heat, stir in cheese and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gently stir together squash and cheese mixture in a large bowl.

Pour into a lightly greased 11x7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over top. Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.