Squash Casserole

Name: Squash Casserole
Ingredients: 1 small Vidalia onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup); Water; 2 pounds yellow squash, cut into 1/2 to 1-inch cubes; Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 1 cup good quality mayonnaise; 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyere cheese; 1 1/4 cups crushed butter crackers, divided

7 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 small Vidalia onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
Water
2 pounds yellow squash, cut into 1/2 to 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup good quality mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups grated Gruyere cheese
1 1/4 cups crushed butter crackers, divided

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2

In a heated skillet, cook the onions, adding a little water to prevent them from burning.
3

Cook until lightly brown, adding more water, if needed.
4

Add the squash, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and cook until the squash is tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
5

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the mayonnaise, 1 cup of the cheese and 1 cup of the crumbled crackers.
6

Pour the mixture into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
7

Sprinkle with remaining cheese and top with remaining 1/4 cup of butter crackers.
8

Bake until the casserole is bubbly around edges, about 25 minutes.
9

Remove the casserole from the oven and serve hot.