Company Squash Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. (about 3 medium size) yellow squash, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 c. milk
5 slices processed American cheese, chopped
1 (3 oz.) can chopped mushrooms, drained
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. cracker crumbs
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

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