Yellow Squash Casserole

This is a great side dish-a real crowd pleaser. Everybody will want the recipe.

Ingredients:

3 pounds of yellow squash, cut into 1/4 " thick slices
1 small onion, chopped
1 & 1/2 tbl salt
16 saltine crackers, divided
1 & 1/2 cup (6oz) shredded, sharp cheddar cheese-divided
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tbl butter, melted
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp salt

Directions:

1. Cook first 3 ingredients in boiling water to cover 25 minutes or until squash is very tender.
Drain well and mash mixture with fork.
2. Crush 10 crackers and stir into swash mixture, stir in 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese and the next 5 ingredients. Spoon mixture into lightly greased 11x7 baking dish.
3. Crush remaining 6 saltine crackers and sprinkle over casserole, then sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheese evenly over casserole.
4. Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven, for 30 minutes until cheese melts and casserole is bubbly.

***8 servings

****Can make ahead , but don't top with crackers and cheese. Cover and chill overnight. Remove from refrigerator, let stand 30 minutes and then put the toppings on and bake as directed.

Squash and Cheese Casserole

This is a great side dish for summertime meals and sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Ingredients:

4 pounds yellow squash, sliced
1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
1 cup (4-ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped chives
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp fresh ground, black pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 & 1/2 cups soft, fresh bread crumbs, divided
1 & 1/4 cups (5 ounces) freshly shredded parmesan cheese
2 tbl butter

Directions:

1. Prehea t oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 13 x 9 inch casserole.
2. Cook yellow squash and onion in boiling water in boiling water, for 8 minutes, or just until tender. Drain well.
3. Combine squash/onion mixture, cheddar cheese, chives, sour cream, garlic salt, pepper, the eggs, 1 cup of the breadcrumbs, and 3/4 cup of the parmesan cheese.
4. In medium bowl, combine melted butter, the remaining 1 & 1/2 cups of breadcrumbs, and the remaining 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over the top of the casserole.
5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until set.

Squash Casserole

This is a very good side dish, that is enhanced by the cheddar cheese and buttery crackers.

Ingrediens:

3 pounds yellow squash, sliced
5 tbl butter or margarine, divided
1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 cup (4 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
20 round buttery crackers, crushed (about 3/4 cup)


Directions:

1. Cook squash in boiling water to cover in large skillet 8 - 10 minutes or just until tender.
2. Drain well, gently press between paper towels.
3. Melt 4 tbl butter in skillet over medium high heat, add onion, and saute 5 minutes or until tender. Remove skillet from heat and stir in squash, cheese, and next 4 ingredients.
4. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 11x7 baking dish.
5. Melt remaining 1 tbl butter. Stir together with crushed crackers and sprinkle evenly over top of casserole.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, or until set.