Cheesy Squash Casserole

Name: Cheesy Squash Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs yellow squash, peeled and sliced; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup skim milk; 3 ounces shredded sharp low-fat cheddar cheese (approx. 1/3 cup); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Submitted by Dancer

"This is lovely as a side for almost anything. Very low-fat. Points 1."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 8

ingredients

2 lbs yellow squash, peeled and sliced
³⁄₄ cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup skim milk
3 ounces shredded sharp low-fat cheddar cheese (approx. 1/3 cup)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
¹⁄₄ cup breadcrumbs

directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Steam squash and onion in the microwave with a little water, covered, 12 minutes or until tender.
Drain and set aside.
Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add milk, stirring constantly.
Gradually add flour; cook until mixture is thick and bubbly, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat; add cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until cheese melts.
Stir in squash-onion mixture.
Spoon squash mixture into a shallow 1 1/2-quart casserole, coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.