Ingredients

  • 3 pounds yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 16 saltine crackers, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup HELLMANN'S or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise*
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Cook first 3 ingredients in boiling water to cover in a Dutch oven 25 minutes or until squash is very tender. Drain well; mash mixture with a fork.
  • Preheat oven to 350°. Crush 10 crackers, and stir into squash mixture; stir in 1/2 cup cheese and next 5 ingredients. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
  • Crush remaining 6 crackers, and sprinkle over squash mixture; top with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly.
  • *1/2 cup HELLMANN'S or Best Foods Light Mayonnaise may be substituted.
  • Note: To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed through Step Cover and chill 8 to 24 hours. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Uncover and proceed with recipe as directed.