Almost 3 Dollar Cafe Squash Casserole

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a medium baking dish.

Slice the squash and zucchini lengthwise into quarters, then cut into 1/2-inch wedges. Place squash, zucchini, and carrots into a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook for about 20 minutes on medium until soft.

Warm 3 tablespons of butter in a pan and cook onion until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. Put this in a large mixing bowl. Wipe the skillet and add the remaining butter with 1/2 cup Ritz crackers. Brown briefly until golden.

Drain squash mix and slightly mash the vegetables. Spoon into the mixing bowl. Add remaining crackers, cheese, a splash of hot sauce and salt/pepper to taste. Stir in eggs and spoon the mixture into the baking dish. Cover with toasted crackers.

Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes until golden brown and lighty firm in center.