Squash Casserole

The ultimate southern living cookbook page 463

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  yellow squash, sliced
• 1  cup  minced onion
• 2  tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 1⁄4 cups  round buttery  cracker crumbs (18 crackers)
• 1 1⁄2 cups  shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2  large eggs, beaten
• 4  slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. combine squash and water to cover in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until tender. drain well, and mash; set aside.
3. sautÉ onion in butter until tender. combine onion, squash, ¾ cup cracker crumbs, cheese and remaining 5 ingredients. spoon into a lightly greased 2-quart casserole or an 11x7-inch basking dish. sprinkle with remaining ½ cracker crumbs. bake, uncovered at 350 for 45 minutes.