Christmas Dinner Idea: Squash Casserole

One of the neat things about getting married is having your spouses family traditions become yours and vice versa. Well, at least the traditions you can get on board with. Let's be honest. Sometimes there are things your family has always done that your spouse things is crazy, and sometimes there are things her/his family does that you think are crazy.

But when things mesh, it's great! Take, for example, my wife's family tradition of Squash Casserole, that has found its place on our holiday table.

The Mrs. says she always remembers having here Nana's Squash Casserole at the holidays. Most of the time, she says, Nana showed up with it half-made, and they'd just have to bake it and enjoy! At age 95, Nana will join us this Christmas, and I hope she likes how I make her recipe. I made it for the first time at Thanksgiving, and I got high praise from my wife, and she said I could share it with all of you, so here goes.

Ingredients3 lbs yellow squash
3 eggs
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 sweet onion
10-12 Ritz crackers, crushed
1 bag (2 cups) 2% cheddar cheese, divided
French's fried onions

DirectionsCut up squash and dice onion. Combine and coil covered for about 30 minutes. Drain. Beat the eggs. Combine with squash, onions, soup, crackers and 1/2 cup of cheese. Mix and put in greased casserole dish. Bake in 350-375 degree oven for about 30 minutes. Test to make sure egg has gelled. Top with remainder of cheese. Put back in oven until cheese melts. Top with fried onions and put in oven until onions have browned.

If you have any issues in the middle with the eggs not setting, you can put it in the microwave for a few minutes.