Preheat your oven to 200 C (400 F). Grease with butter an 8x8 baking dish.
Place the squash in a pan and add water to almost cover the squash. Bring to a simmer and cook the squash for 5 minutes.
Drain the water and return the pan with the squash to heat and add the spring onion and ham. Season with salt and pepper as desired, saute for 1-2 minutes. While the squash is sauteing, add the egg and cream to a bowl and lightly mix together with a fork.
Add the squash to the prepared baking pan and pour the egg mixture over the squash.
Sprinkle the Cheddar cheese over the squash.
Place in the oven uncovered and bake for 20 minutes or until browned and bubbly.
Sprinkle with sliced spring onion, serve, and enjoy.
Notes
Low cost per serving.Variant: 1. Add chopped cooked chicken or bacon in place of the ham.Adapted from an internet recipe.