YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE

YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE 2 pounds of yellow squash (about 4 cups) 1/2 large onion, chopped 1 sleeve of Ritz Crackers (about 35 crackers) 1 cup cheddar cheese 2 eggs 3/4 cups milk 1/2 cup butter, melted salt and pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 400 degrees Lightly steam squash and onion in steamer basket* for about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. In medium bowl, combine cracker crumbs and cheese. In large bowl, add drained squash and onion and gently fold in 1/2 the cracker/cheese mixture. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk, then add to squash mixture. Melt 1/2 cup of butter. Add half the melted butter to the squash mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Spread squash mixture into 9 x 13″ baking dish. Top with remaining crackers and pour remaining butter over dish. Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes until lightly brown