Squash Casserole With Corn Flake Topping - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 cups corn flakes, crushed (another cereal would work too)
2 -3 lbs yellow squash, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts
1/2 cup mayonnaise or 1/2 cup light sour cream
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
shredded cheese (optional)

Preparation

Combine 1/2 of the margarine or butter with cereal.
Saute squash in remaining butter for 10 minutes or until slightly tender, but still crisp.
Stir in water chestnuts, mayo, basil, salt and pepper.
Spoon squash into greased baking dish and top with cereal.
If desired, add the layer of cheese in the middle.
Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until hot.