Ingredients

•2 cups cooked (boil in water), drained, chopped yellow summer squash

•1/2 cup mayonnaise

•1/2 cup chopped onion

•1 large egg, beaten

•1 teaspoon sugar

•1/2 teaspoon salt

•1/8 teaspoon pepper

•1/4 cup melted butter, divided

•3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

•2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

•2 tablespoons melted butter

•1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

•salt and pepper

Preparation

Butter a 1 to 1 1/2-quart casserole. Heat oven to 350°. In a bowl, blend chopped squash with mayonnaise, chopped onion, beaten egg, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, and the 1/2 cup of the Cheddar cheese. Spoon the mixture into prepared casserole. Top the casserole with the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheese. Toss the bread crumbs with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter; spread over the casserole. Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.