Yellow Squash Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
1 large yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 lb. yellow squash or zucchini
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (about 4 oz.)
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. dried marjoram, crumbled (optional)
pinch of dried thyme, crumbled (optional)
1/3 c. fine dry bread crumbs
pinch of salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0.
Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a 12-inch skillet over moderate heat.
Add the onion and cook, covered, for 5 minutes or until soft.
Meanwhile, cut the squash into 1/4-inch slices.
If they are large, quarter them.
Add the squash to the onion.
Cover and cook for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.