White Cheddar-And-Squash Casserole

Submitted by Juenessa

"From Southern Living May 2006 test kitchen's top rated recipes."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 lbs yellow squash, sliced
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 3⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1 (10 ounce) package white cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

• Garnish

• chopped fresh parsley

directions

1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion, and sauté 5 minutes or until tender.
2. Add squash, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and pepper; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until squash is tender.
3. Remove from heat; drain well.
4. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat; whisk in flour until smooth.
5. Whisk in milk.
6. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes.
7. Remove from heat; whisk in cheese and remaining 1/2 teaspoons salt.
8. Gently stir together squash and cheese mixture in a large bowl.
9. Pour into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
10. Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over top.
11. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
12. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
13. Garnish, if desired.
14. Note: To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed; do not top with breadcrumbs.
15. Cover and chill overnight.
16. Remove from refrigerator; let stand 45 minutes.
17. Uncover and top with breadcrumbs; bake as directed.