Recipe: Cheddar Squash Bake

Recipes using McCormick Black Pepper, Ground

• 2 lb yellow squash (6 cups)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 beaten egg yolks
• 2 tbsps flour
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 stiffly beaten egg whites
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 4 slices crumbled bacon
• 1/3 cup bread crumbs
• 1 tbsp butter, melted

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook and drain 6 cups squash.
3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Reserve a few slices for garnish.
5. Mix sour cream, egg yolks and flour.
6. Fold in egg whites.
7. In a 12X7X2 inch pan, layer 1/2 the squash, 1/2 egg mixture and 1/2 the cheese.
8. Sprinkle crumbled bacon on top.
9. Repeat layers of squash, egg and cheese.
10. Combine crumbs and butter.
11. Sprinkle on top of squash.
12. Arrange reserved squash on top.
13. Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes.
14. Top with bacon and parsley, if desired.