Yellow Squash Casserole

 4 cups sliced yellow squash

1/2 cup chopped onion

35 Ritz crackers, crushed

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

2 eggs, beaten

3/4 cup milk

1/4 cup butter, melted

1 tsp salt

ground pepper, to taste

2 Tbsp butter

1.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2.  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.

3.  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  9x13 inch baking dish.  Sprinkle with remaining cracker mixture, and dot with 2 Tbsp butter.

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