sydney's squash

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 3 pounds yellow squash, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 8 ounces american cheese, cubed
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 20 buttery round crackers, crushed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large pot of salted water, boil squash and onions until tender.
• in a saucepan, combine butter or margarine and cream; stir constantly over a low heat. mix in cheese, cornstarch, salt and pepper. stir until sauce thickens.
• place squash and onions in a 2-quart baking dish. mix in shrimp and cheese sauce. sprinkle casserole with cracker crumbs.
• bake uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes or until hot.