Cheesy Squash Casserole

Yields 8 servings | 1 pt per serving

My rating:

This is an absolutely delicious and very low-pt recipe. It makes for a great side-dish with almost any meal. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 lbs yellow squash, peeled and sliced
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 Tb reduced-calorie margarine
2 Tb flour
1 cup skim milk
3-oz (approx. 1/3 cup) shredded Kraft 2% Sharp Cheddar or Sargento Reduced-Fat Mild Cheddar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 cup bread crumbs

* Note: If you use regular cheddar cheese, add .5 points per serving

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350º.

Steam squash and onion in the microwave with a little water, covered, 12 minutes or until tender. Drain; set aside.

Melt margerine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add milk; stirring constantly. Gradually add flour; cook until mixture is thick and bubbly, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in squash-onion mixture.

Spoon squash mixture into a shallow 1-1/2-quart casserole, coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake at 350º for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Yields: 8 servings

Nutritional Info:

(per serving, with reduced-fat cheese) 70 calories, 2 g. fat, 1.6 g. fiber (1 pt per serving)

(per serving, with regular cheddar cheese) 75 calories, 2.4 g. fat, and 1.6 g. fiber per serving (1.5 points per serving)

Photo Credit: Jaime Jeroszko (me!)