Cheddar-Squash Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. zucchini or crookneck squash
1 c. sour cream
2 beaten egg yolks
2 Tbsp. flour
2 stiffly beaten egg whites
1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 c. fine bread crumbs
1 Tbsp. butter, melted
4 slices crisp bacon, crumbled and drained
salt
parsley

Preparation

Cook squash until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Drain and sprinkle with salt.
Set aside a few slices for garnish.
Mix sour cream, egg yolks and flour; fold in egg whites.
In a 12 x 7 1/2 x 2-inch baking dish, put half the squash, then 1/2 the egg mixture. Sprinkle with 1/2 the cheese.
Layer remaining squash, egg mixture and cheese.
Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top.
Top with bacon and parsley.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.