Squash Casserole

Description

Squash Casserole is best in summer when squash is ripe and plentiful.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds yellow summer squash, trimmed and sliced 1/4" thick
• 1/2 small sweet onion, such as Vidalia, peeled and diced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup mayonaise
• 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese (~2 oz)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup butter crackers, such as Ritz, crushed (~12 crackers)

Procedure

1. Warm oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Grease a casserole dish.
3. Combine sliced squash and the onion in a pan with a cup of water and 1/2 tsp salt.
4. Cook over medium heat and cover with lid for ~15 min.
5. Drain and let cool.
6. Beat squash, achieve a chunky consistency.
7. Include the egg, mayonnaise, cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, mixing well.
8. Evenly distribute this into the greased casserole dish.
9. Cover with crushed crackers evenly.
10. Bake for ~30 min.