KOAM TV 7 Joplin and PittsburgSquash Casserole

Squash Casserole

Serves 8 to 10 people

• 2 1/2 lbs. Small yellow crook neck  
• squash, sliced    (about 8 cups)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• salt and pepper, lightly
• Water to cover

Boil together until tender & drain.

Meanwhile, combine:

• 1/2 stick sliced margarine
• 1 egg
• 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups)
• 15 saltine crackers, crumbled
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 small can french fried onions

Add drained squash and onion mixture to the above ingredients and mix well.  Put in well-greased 9 x 9 dish.   Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.  Sprinkle 1 small can french fried onions over casserole during last 5 minutes of baking.