The Best Squash Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped yellow squash
• 3 cups crumbled prepared cornbread
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 (26 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup margarine, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   DIRECTIONS.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.

3. 3

   Place squash in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes, or until tender; drain.

4. 4

   In a bowl, mix cooked squash, cornbread, onion, celery, sugar, egg, soup, margarine, and 1/2 cup cheese. Season with sage, salt, and pepper. Pour into the prepared baking dish.

5. 5

   Bake 45 minutes in preheated oven. Put remaining cheese on top, and continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.