Grandma's Recipe Box: Yellow Squash Casserole

 

Here is a side  dish from my Grandmother's recipe box.  It is a quick recipe that is cheesier than the traditional Baked Squash Casserole.   If you have a lot of squash from your garden and want a big crowd pleaser that travels well, you might want to check out our Squash Dressing recipe.  

Yellow Squash Casserole

Ingredients:

7 large or 4 medium yellow squash, sliced

1/2 stick of butter or margarine 

1 teaspoon season salt 

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon basil

Dash of red pepper

1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

1/2 cup finely crushed potato chips

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Saute' squash in butter until tender, stirring frequently - about 5 minutes 
3. Place squash i shallow baking dish
4. Combine seasoning and herbs.  Sprinkle over squash.
5. Mix together cheese and chips,  Sprinkle over top.
6. Bake in oven for 15 to 20 minutes - until cheese is melted.