CHEESY SQUASH CASSEROLE

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The creation of this recipe began, many years ago, with an elderly relative's verbal instructions. I've tweaked it some and, finally, measured ingredients and wrote down the steps so that I can pass it on to others. It's different from a lot of other squash casserole recipes that I have seen and tried because there are no eggs and no sour cream. However, there is plenty of cheese and deliciousness!

Provided by Teresa G. @sokygal

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cup(s) diced yellow squash (about 5 medium)
1 cup(s) diced onion (1 large)
2 tablespoon(s) salted butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
1 1/2 cup(s) crushed saltine crackers (about 3/4 of a sleeve)
2 1/2 tablespoon(s) whole milk
2 1/2-3 cup(s) grated extra sharp cheddar cheese (divided into 1 1/2 c. & 1 c.)

Steps:

  • Put squash and onions in 2 quart casserole, cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes. (For stovetop, place in pan with water, boil until barely tender, drain well.)
  • Uncover, stir, make "a well" in center, recover and microwave 3 minutes more.
  • Repeat step number 2.
  • Remove from microwave, drain thoroughly.
  • While squash drains, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit; add butter to the hot casserole dish, then tilt and swirl to melt butter and coat dish.
  • Add well drained squash and onions to dish and stir to mix with butter.
  • Stir in salt, pepper, crackers and milk, mixing well.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and mix well.
  • Smooth down, wipe edge of dish if needed, and evenly cover with remaining cheese.
  • Bake on middle rack for 1 hour (rotating dish after 1/2 hr.) until bubbly and beginning to brown.
  • Allow to rest for 5 minutes and serve hot.
  • Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

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