NORMA'S GREAT ZUCCHINI & YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE

Norma's Great Zucchini & Yellow Squash Casserole image

Provided by Norma DeRemer

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 c sliced zucchini about 1/4 in. thick or (2 med. size)
2 c sliced yellow squash about 1/4 in. thick or (3-4 med. size)
1 medium onion, chopped
4 - 5 green onions, copped (stems and all)
enough water to cover all
1 tsp salt, divided
2 c crushed ritz crackers
1/2 c margarine or butter, melted
1 can(s) cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 large carrot, shredded
1/2 c of your favorite mayonnaise
1 tsp rubbed sage
1/2 tsp pepper
1 c of your favorite sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

1. Slice your zucchini, yellow squash, onion, green onion.
2. Add all to a sausepan and cover with water. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
3. Cover and cook until squash is tender. Take of heat and drain well and set aside.
4. Combine crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter. Mix well and spoon half into bottom of a greased shallow 1-1/2 qt. baking dish.
5. Combine soup, carrots, mayonnaise, sage, pepper and remaining salt.
6. Fold into squash mixture and stir to cover all. Spoon mixture over crumbs.
7. Sprinkle with cheese and the remaining crumb mixture.
8. Bake, uncovered at 350 for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
9. Serve hot with any prepared meats, chiken or fish.