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Squash, cheese and Ritz Crackers make this casserole scrumptious!

Inspired by The Glass Castle and We Were the Mulvaneys

Preparation Time:  20 minutes     Cook Time:  25 minutes     Serves:  8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of yellow squash (about 4 cups)
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 1 sleeve of Ritz Crackers (about 35 crackers)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Lightly steam squash and onion in steamer basket* for about 5 minutes.  Drain and set aside.
3. In medium bowl, combine cracker crumbs and cheese.
4. In large bowl, add drained squash and onion and gently fold in 1/2 the cracker/cheese mixture.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk, then add to squash mixture.
6. Melt 1/2 cup of butter.  Add half the melted butter to the squash mixture.  Season with salt and pepper.
7. Spread squash mixture into 9 x 13″ baking dish.   Top with remaining crackers and pour remaining butter over dish.
8. Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes until lightly brown.

Our Recommendations:

Pyrex Grip Rite 3-Quart Rectangular Baking Dish with Lid

Progressive International 11 Inch Stainless Steel Steamer Basket