Company Squash Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. yellow squash, chopped (about 3)
1 medium onion, chopped
5 Tbsp. oleo, divided
2 Tbsp. flour
1 c. milk
5 slices American cheese, chopped
1 (3 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 c. cracker crumbs
1/2 c. chopped pecans (optional)

Preparation

Place squash and onion in boiling salted water to cover. Cover and cook 5 minutes; drain well and set aside.
Melt 3 tablespoons oleo in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Add cheese and stir until melted.
Combine squash mixture, cheese sauce and mushrooms; spoon into lightly greased 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Melt 2 tablespoons oleo and stir in cracker crumbs and pecans. Sprinkle over squash.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
Serves 6.