Favorite Squash & Cheese

Cookin Kit's Note:

HARVEST TIME! A great alternative to mac & cheese. We made this several times last season when our garden was producing squash, squash & more squash. This recipe is from one of my very favorite cookbooks, "Necessities & Temptations" by the Junior League of Austin, TX.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 lbs yellow squash, sliced
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Boil squash and onion in small amount of salted water until tender.
3. Drain.
4. While squash in cooking, prepare topping:.
5. Melt 1/2 C.
6. butter in skillet.
7. Saute crushed crackers in butter until crisp and brown, Set aside.
8. Make a white sauce using 1/4 C.
9. butter, cornstarch, and half& half.
10. Add cheese.
11. Stir until melted and sauce is smooth.
12. Arrange squash in 9 X 13 inch glass baking dish.
13. Pour sauce over squash.
14. Top with cracker topping.
15. Bake 25 minutes or until hot& bubbly.

Reviews

[Riverwalker]

Delicious!!! I use frozen squash and add cooked, crumbled bacon to the ritz cracker topping. It was a big hit with the entire family when I made it for both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.

[Wildblu3]

So good I made it twice in one week! We are big fans of Mac and Cheese so this was a winner with the whole fam. and our guests!

[Chef LK]

very yum!