Squash Casserole
Tender squash, gooey cheese, and crunchy crackers make this a memorable side dish or a hearty main course.
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- Serves: 1 person
Ingredients
- 4cups sliced yellow squash
- ½cup chopped onion
- ¼cup water, or more as needed
- 35buttery round crackers, crushed
- 1cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 2eggs, beaten
- ¾cup milk
- ¼cup butter, melted
- 1teaspoon salt
- ground black pepper to taste
- 2tablespoons butter
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).Step 2
Place squash and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in water. Cover, and cook until squash is tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well, and place in a large bowl.Step 3
Mix cracker crumbs and cheese together in a medium bowl. Stir half of the cracker mixture into the cooked squash and onions.Step 4
Mix eggs and milk together in a small bowl, then add to squash mixture.Step 5
Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter, and season with salt and pepper. Spread into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cracker mixture, and dot with 2 tablespoons butter.Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 25 minutes.