Southern Baked Yellow Squash

I coaxed this easy (and forgiving) recipe from its maker after tasting it at a pot luck, and was surprised by its simplicity. Just a few ingredients make a delicious summer side dish for anything barbecued, grilled, or smoked - especially if the squash is home grown!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 162 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• ½ cup dry bread crumbs
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup dry bread crumbs
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 3 pounds yellow summer squash, cut into 1-inch cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.

Step 2

Place the squash in a large saucepan, cover with water, and boil until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain the squash well, place in a large mixing bowl, and mash until slightly chunky. Stir in 1/2 cup of bread crumbs, onion, eggs, 1/4 cup of butter, sugar, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined, and spread mixture into the prepared baking dish. Drizzle the top of the casserole with 1/4 cup melted butter, and sprinkle 1/4 cup bread crumbs over the butter.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is cooked through and the top is golden brown, about 1 hour.