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Yellow Squash Casserole
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 10
This is a dish we had for any and every special occasion when I was young. I love the original version, which I am posting here, but you can play with it and make a light version with low fat items and it is delicious as well.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons bacon grease
6 -8 medium yellow squash, sliced
1 large onion, chopped fine
1 -1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup butter
1 package saltine, crumbled
salt and pepper
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Saute onion in bacon grease until clear.
3. (can use marg. instead but bacon grease gives a good flavor) Layer squash, salt and pepper and mix with onions.
4. Cover, cook on low to medium-low until squash are almost tender.
5. Mix in cheese and 1/2 tube of cracker crumbs.
6. Mix well, place in 2 qt.
7. casserole dish.
8. Top with remaining crackers.
9. Drizzle with butter.
10. Cook, uncovered for 30 minutes or until brown and bubbly.
By RecipeOfHealth.com