2 lbs. yellow squash, sliced
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. water
1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. dried whole basil
1 c. soft bread crumbs
1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded med. cheddar cheese
1/3 c. butter, melted
1/2 tsp. paprika
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Cook squash and onion in 1/2 cup boiling water until tender; drain and mash. Combine squash mixture, sour cream, salt, pepper and basil; pour into a greased 2-quart casserole dish. Combine bread crumbs, cheese, butter and paprika; sprinkle over squash mixture. Top with bacon. Bake at 300 degrees for 20 minutes. Serves 6.