Summer Squash Casserole

This is a flavorful summer squash casserole made with a little mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, an egg, chopped vegetables, and cracker crumbs.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients:

2 pounds yellow squash, sliced
3 to 4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sugar
1 egg, beaten
fresh parsley, chopped
butter crackers, crumbled

Instructions:

Cook squash in boiling, salted water until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well. Saute onions and bell pepper in butter until tender. Combine with drained squash. Fold in cheese, mayonnaise, sugar, egg, salt and pepper. Pour into greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Top with parsley and crackers.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in preheated 350° oven. This squash casserole may be frozen.