How to Make a Ritz Squash Casserole

Yellow squash is one of the best foods of the summer. If you've got a bumper crop of squash and need some ideas for using it, try this quick and easy recipe. This is a fabulous side dish for any meal.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 lbs. yellow squash
• 1 c water
• 2 small onion, minced
• 2 TB butter, melted
• 1 c Ritz cracker crumbs, divided
• 1 1/2 c grated cheddar cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 c bacon bits
• 1 two-ounce jar diced pimento, drained
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

1. First, slice the yellow squash and place in a medium sauce pan with 1 cup of water. (It is not necessary to peel the squash) Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and mash the squash.

2. Sauté the minced onion in butter until tender. If you are lucky enough to find them, use Vidalia onions.

3. 
   substitute any brand of cracker

   Combine the sauteed onion, squash, 3/4 cup Ritz cracker crumbs, grated cheese and all remaining ingredients. Any similar type of cracker can be used.

4. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish and spoon the mixture into the dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cracker crumbs and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• You could probably substitute zucchini for the yellow summer squash

[sbarry77]

on 10/26/2009 wow this sounds great! 5* and R

[lynsuz12]

on 10/9/2009 Adding to favorites. Always looking for a new way to make Squash Casserole. 5*

[FrazzledNanny]

on 8/10/2009 I love squash and I love casseroles. Thanks for the great recipe. 5*

[littlezelma]

on 8/4/2009 Squash is soooooooooooooo delicious when prepared correctly. I'm passing this link on to others!

[cygnetbrown]

on 7/28/2009 With squash so plentiful, I love it when I can get recipes. I love this one. I'll have to add it to my favorites!