Charleston Yellow Squash Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 lbs yellow squash, sliced
    2 cups chopped onions
    2 teaspoons salt
    1 teaspoon black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (do not omit this secret ingredient)
    4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (1 cup)
    4 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese (1 cup) or 4 ounces fat-free cheddar cheese, grated (1 cup)
    1 cup skim milk
    1/2 cup egg substitute (Egg Beaters) or 2 whole eggs
    16 saltine crackers or 16 Ritz crackers, crushed
    1/2 teaspoon paprika
Preparation
    Mix cheeses together and set aside.
    Steam squash and onions for 10 minutes or until tender.
    Drain.
    Add 1-3/4 cups of cheeses and all other ingredients (except paprika) together.
    Pour into a 2-quart casserole dish (9x13x2-inch).
    Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
    Just before baking, sprinkle top with paprika, and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until slightly browned on top.
    ***This freezes beautifully.
    Defrost/thaw before baking.
    ***.

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