Recipe(tried): Three Dollar Cafe Squash Casserole

$3 CAFE SQUASH CASSEROLE

4 medium yellow squash, cut in 1/4-inch slices
2 medium zucchini, cut in 1/4-inch slices
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon liquid chicken base
White pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs) or regular seasoned bread crumbs
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
3/4 cup (or 10 slices) American cheese

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking dish. Set aside.

In a large pot over medium heat, add squash, zucchini and water. Cook 20 minutes or until tender. Drain.

Meanwhile, saute onion in melted butter in medium skillet until tender.

In a large mixing bowl, combine squash and sauteed onion. Beat eggs to blend and pour into vegetables. Add sugar, salt, bouillon, white pepper, crumbs and cheddar cheese. Mix well. Pour into prepared baking dish. Top with American cheese.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until top is lightly browned.

Makes 8 servings