Yellow Squash Casserole

I have certainly learned to like squash! I was looking for a recipe similar to one that my mom makes every now and then; this is what I ran across.

Servings: 10
Calories: 195

Ingredients:
    4c sliced yellow squash
    1/2c chopped onion
    35 buttery round crackers, crushed (1 sleeve of Ritz crackers)
    1c shredded Cheddar cheese
    2 eggs, beaten
    3/4c milk
    1/4c butter, melted
    1tsp salt
    ground black pepper to taste
    2tbsp butter


Directions: 
    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

    2. Place squash and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in a small amount of 
        water. Cover, and cook until squash is tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well, and place 
        in a large bowl.

    3. In a medium bowl, mix together cracker crumbs and cheese. Stir half of the cracker 
        mixture into the cooked squash and onions. In a small bowl, mix together eggs and 
        milk, then add to squash mixture. Stir in 1/4c melted butter, and season with salt and 
        pepper. Spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cracker mixture 
        and dot with 2tbsp butter.

    4. Bake in preheated over for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.