BAKED CHEESE SQUASH-Sara

BAKED CHEESE SQUASH-Sara

• 2 pounds yellow squash, chopped
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon crushed dried sage
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a medium saucepan, cook squash (and onion, if prefered) in boiling water until tender; drain. Let cool and cut into chunks.
• In a mixing bowl, combine onion, half of the cheese, eggs, butter, sugar, sage, 1/8 teaspoon paprika, salt and pepper. Add squash and toss to mix evenly.
• Pour into a greased baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese and remaining paprika. Bake for 25 minutes to heat thoroughly. Remove from oven; serve warm.