Yellow Squash Casserole
- 3 lbs yellow squash, sliced
- 5 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 14 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 20 round buttery crackers, crushed (about 3/4 cup, Ritz)
- Cook squash in boiling water to cover in a large skillet 8 to 10 minutes or just until tender.
- Drain well; gently press between paper towels.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium-high heat; add onion, and saute 5 minutes or until tender.
- Remove skillet from heat; stir in sqaush, cheese, and next 4 ingredients.
- Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 11 x 7 inch baking dish.
- Melt remaining butter.
- Stir melted butter and crushed crackers, sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes until set.
- To lighten this dish, reduce your butter to 3 tablespoons, using 2 to saute onion.
- Sub 1/2 cup egg substitute for eggs and low fat versions of cheese, mayo and crackers.
yellow squash, butter, onion, cheddar cheese, eggs, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, buttery crackers
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/yellow-squash-casserole-175350 (may not work)