Swiss-Squash Casserole

== Description ==
Source: Christmas With Southern Living 2003 - Southern Living
Yellow squash and Swiss cheese make a mild-mannered side dish that complements roast turkey and all the trimmings.
== Ingredients ==
* 8 (1/2") French baguette slices
* 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
* 4 pounds yellow squash, sliced (about 12 medium)
* 2 small onions, chopped
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
* 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 3 cups milk
* 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
* 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
* 1 teaspoon white wine Worcestershire sauce
* 4 egg yolks, beaten
* 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese, divided
== Directions ==
# Place baguette slices on an ungreased baking sheet; spread evenly with 1 tablespoon butter.
# Bake at 400° for 5 minutes or until crisp and golden.
# Let cool.
# Process in a blender or food processor until crumbs form. (This will yield about 1 1/2 cups crumbs.)
# Set aside.
# Place squash, onion, and bay leaves in a Dutch oven with a small amount of water.
# Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until squash is tender.
# Drain, discarding bay leaves.
# Sprinkle squash with salt and pepper.
# Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat.
# Whisk in flour until smooth.
# Cook 1 minute, whisking constantly.
# Gradually whisk in milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
# Remove from heat; stir in seasoned salt and next 3 ingredients.
# Gradually stir about one-forth of hot white sauce into yolks; add to remaining hot white sauce, stirring constantly. 
# Stir in 1 cup cheese.
# Combine squash and cheese sauce.
# Spoon into a greased 2-quart baking dish.
# Combine remaining 1/2 cup cheese and reserved breadcrumbs; sprinkle over squash.
# Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes or until browned.
Yield: 12 servings
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