YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Yellow Squash Casserole Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by carolync

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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.