SOUTHWEST SQUASH CASSEROLE

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Easy to prepare, this recipe is flavorful yet can pack a 'punch' if you choose. Squash tend to be mild but by adding diced green chiles (and jalapenos if you want spicier) it's a surprisingly tasty recipe. It pleases a lot of people and has become a favorite at family gatherings.

Provided by KARENVG

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 pounds yellow squash, cut in 1/4 inch slices
2 sweet onions, quartered and separated
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup sour cream
¾ cup crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

Lightly grease a large casserole dish. Arrange the squash, onions, and red bell pepper in the dish. Place in the microwave, and cook on High 10 minutes, stirring once, until tender.
Gently mix the mushrooms, green chile peppers, jalapeno peppers, cheese, and sour cream into the dish. Sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips. Cover dish, and cook in the microwave 10 minutes on Medium-high power, or until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 37.6 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 346.6 mg, Sugar 6 g