Chef Wilkinson


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Monday, August 20, 2012

~ Squash Casserole with Bacon ~

Ingredients:
4 strips of bacon
5 medium yellow summer squash
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
2 eggs, beaten
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 to 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions:  Slice squash about 1/4-inch thick; cook in boiling salted water until tender. Fry bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon and set aside. In bacon drippings, brown onions. Add butter, squash, eggs, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until eggs are cooked. In a 2-quart casserole dish, place half of the squash mixture. Sprinkle with half of the crumbled bacon and half of the shredded cheese. Top with remaining squash mixture, bacon and cheese. Bake at 350° until hot and cheese is completely melted.  ~ Chef ~