Yellow Squash Casserole

Serves 10

4 c. sliced yellow squash
1/2 c. chopped onion
35 buttery round crackers, crushed
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. milk
1/4 c. butter, melted
1 tsp. salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
2. Place squash and onion in a large skillet. Pour in just enough water to cover bottom of skillet. Cover with a lid, and cook over low heat until squash is tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
3. In medium bowl, mix together cracker crumbs and cheese. Stir half of the cracker mixture into the cooked squash and onions. In a small bowl, mix together beaten eggs and milk. Stir egg mixture into squash mixture, followed by 1/4 c. melted butter, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then spread into 9x13 pan. Cover top with remaining cheese and cracker mixture. Dot with 2 Tbsp. butter.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until heated through and browned on top.