CALICO SQUASH CASSEROLE RECIPE

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I have a thriving country garden and try a lot of recipes using my squash. It's a pleasure to present this beautiful casserole as part of a holiday menu or anytime. ?Lucille Terry, Frankfort, Kentucky

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups sliced yellow summer squash (1/4 inch thick)
1 cup sliced zucchini (1/4 inch thick)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 large carrot, shredded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook until squash is tender, about 6 minutes. Drain well; set aside.
  • Combine crumbs and butter; spoon half into a greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the soup, water chestnuts, carrot, mayonnaise, pimientos, sage, pepper and remaining salt; fold in squash mixture. Spoon over crumbs.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and the remaining crumb mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Yield: 8 servings.
  • Originally published as Calico Squash Casserole in Taste of Home
  • August/September 1997, p29
  • Nutritional Facts
  • serving (1 cup) equals 439 calories, 34 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 54 mg cholesterol, 1,055 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein.
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