2lbsyellow Summer squash (about 4 medium)peeled and sliced thin
½medium onionchopped
1medium green pepperchopped
½tspblack pepper1/4 tsp is sprinkled on the squash and 1/4 tsp is used for the sauce
1tspsalt1/2 tsp is sprinkled on the squash and 1/2 tsp is used for the sauce
1cupmayonnaise
2eggslightly beaten
8ouncesshredded Mexican cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Pour the melted butter into the casserole dish and use a pastry brush, a paper towel or even the wax that the butter was packaged in, to spread it all over the bottom and sides of the dish.
Layer half of the squash slices in the greased casserole dish and sprinkle 1/4 tsp pepper and 1/2 tsp salt evenly on the squash. Add the other half of the squash slices on top.
Sprinkle the chopped onions and green pepper pieces evenly on top of the squash.
To create the sauce, add the mayonnaise, eggs, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp salt and 4 ounces of shredded cheese in a mixing bowl and stir until combined.
Cover the top of the squash mixture with the sauce.
Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until the squash is tender.
Sprinkle the remaining 4 ounces of shredded cheese on top of the casserole and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the top is slightly browned.
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