Crunchy Topped Squash Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 medium yellow squash
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 (8 oz.) commercial sour cream
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. dried whole basil
1 c. soft bread crumbs
1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded medium Cheddar cheese
1/3 c. butter or margarine, melted
1/2 tsp. paprika
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
parsley sprigs

Preparation

Wash squash and trim off ends.
Cook squash and onion in slices in boiling water until tender.
Drain and mash.