Gramma's Squash Casserole

(Thanks to Allrecipes)

Serves - about 8 

If you've been reading my blog, you likely know that squash is one of my favorite veggies!  I found this recipe for yellow squash casserole online at Allrecipes and just had to try it.  Hubby likes it the best of all of the squash casseroles and gratins that I've made!  It is quite good and can be made with low fat cheese and milk to make it more healthy!  It has just the right amount of "crunch".  Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

4 cups sliced yellow squash

1 medium onion, chopped

35 buttery round crackers, crushed (I used Ritz crackers)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your choice)

2 eggs, beaten

¾ cup milk

¼ cup butter, melted

1 teaspoon salt

Ground black pepper to taste (about ½ teaspoon)

2 tablespoons butter

DIRECTIONS:

·         Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

·         Place squash and onion in large skillet over medium heat.  Pour in a small amount of water.  Cover, and cook until squash is tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.  Drain well, and place in a large mixing bowl.

·         In a medium bowl, mix together cracker crumbs and cheese.  Stir half of the cracker mixture into the cooked squash and onions. 

·         In a small bowl, mix together eggs and milk, then add to squash mixture.  Stir in ¼ cup melted butter and season with salt and pepper.

·         Spread into a 9x13 lightly greased baking dish.

·         Sprinkle with remaining mixture and dot with 2 tablespoons  butter.

·         Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.