COPYCAT THREE DOLLAR CAFE SQUASH CASSEROLE RECIPE | CDKITCHEN

Copycat Three Dollar Cafe Squash Casserole Recipe | CDKitchen image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 medium yellow squash, cut in 1/4-inch slices
2 medium zucchini, cut in 1/4-inch slices
1 1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon liquid chicken base
white pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs) or regular seasoned bread crumbs
1 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
10 slices American cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking dish. Set aside. In a large pot over medium heat, add squash, zucchini and water. Cook 20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Meanwhile, saute onion in melted butter in medium skillet until tender. In a large mixing bowl, combine squash and sauteed onion. Beat eggs to blend and pour into vegetables. Add sugar, salt, bouillon, white pepper, crumbs and cheddar cheese. Mix well. Pour into prepared baking dish. Top with American cheese. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until top is lightly browned. Recipe Source: This dish was created in 1980 by chef Lobo Griffin, Three Dollar Cafe, Atlanta