NATHALIE DUPREE'S SQUASH CASSEROLE

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Nathalie used to have a cooking show on our local PBS station. She was always entertaining to watch.This recipe is an old favorite;always a hit at family gatherings.

Provided by PsychRN

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 onions, diced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 1/4 cups butter
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 lbs yellow squash, sliced
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 cup fresh breadcrumb

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Saute the onions and peppers in 1/4 cup butter until soft.Add the garlic and cook briefly.Cook the squash in boiling salted water until tender 5-10 minutes.Drain off the.
  • water and mash the squash with a potato masher.Add 1/2 cup butter,1 cup cheese,the eggs,sauteed veggies,1 cup pecans and hot.
  • sauce to the squash and mix well.
  • Pour into a casserole buttered with 2 tablespoonsful of butter.Mix together the breadcrumbs and the rest of the cheese and pecans.Spread on top of the casserole,dot.
  • with remaining butter and bake 45-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 842.1, Fat 75, SaturatedFat 35.2, Cholesterol 282.2, Sodium 718.1, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 7.4, Protein 20.9

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