Squash Casserole

4 cups sliced yellow squash
1/2 cup chopped oniions

35 buttery round crackers, crushed

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

2 eggs, beaten

3/4 cup milk

1/4 cup butter, melted

1 teaspoon salt

ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons butter

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F 

Place squash and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in a small amount of water.

 Cover, and cook until squash is tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well, and place in a large bowl.

In a 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 eggs and milk, then add to squash mixture. Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter, and season with salt and pepper. Spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Sprinkle with remaining cracker mixture, and dot with 2 tablespoons butter.

 
Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.