Yellow Squash Casserole

By carolync

The best part of summer? Squash season! If you're looking for a different way to prepare squash other than fried - this recipe is what you've been looking for. Butter-y, cheese-y with a little bit of crunch, oh my!

Ingredients

• 2 pounds yellow squash (about 4 cups)
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 1 sleeve Ritz Crackers (about 35 crackers)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Lightly steam squash and onion in steamer basket for about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

In medium bowl, combine cracker crumbs and cheese.

In large bowl, add drained squash and onion and gently fold in 1/2 the cracker/cheese mixture.

In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk, then add to squash mixture.

Melt 1/2 cup of butter. Add half the melted butter to the squash mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

Spread squash mixture into 9" x 13″ baking dish. Top with remaining crackers and pour remaining butter over dish.

Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes until lightly brown.