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15.6.18

Yellow Squash Casserole

2 pounds of yellow squash (about 5 medium sized tender crookneck squash) sliced into thin chunks
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 sleeve of Ritz Crackers (about 35 crackers), crushed
1 cup cheddar cheese (more if you like)
2 eggs
3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
salt and pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

In a large bowl, microwave squash and onion for about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, until vegetables are well heated and slightly soft. Set aside.

In medium bowl, combine crushed cracker crumbs and cheese.

Fold in half of the cracker and cheese mixture to the squash.

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 cracker mixture and pour remaining butter over top of dish. Dot top with a little extra margarine if you like.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 25-30 minutes until lightly brown.












Add ins: Chopped green tomatoes and/or diced peppers