SQUASH SAUSAGE STUFFING CASSEROLE

Squash Sausage Stuffing Casserole image

Provided by Pat Campbell

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup water, for squash
1/4-1/2 tsp salt
6 cups sliced yellow squash, (1/4 inch thick)
1 small onion halved and sliced
1 can cream of mushroom, or chicken soup, or chicken broth
1/2-1 cup sour cream, your choice
one 3 oz. pkg softened cream cheese, optional,
1 pkg seasoned cornbread stuffing mix.
4 oz can chopped green chilies, drained
4 oz shredded cheddar cheese
1 lb. favorite seasoned sausage, cooked and crumbled
1-2 eggs
seasoning of your choice

Steps:

1. In large saucepan, bring water to boil. Add squash and onion. Reduce heat, cover and cook till squash is crisp tender. Drain well. Set aside.
2. Cook sausage over medium-high heat, till meat is done and no pink is showing. Drain well and set aside.
3. If using cream cheese, combine in small bowl with sour cream, blending well. If not using cream cheese, only add sour cream.
4. In large bowl combine soup, Mixture of sour cream/cream cheese, green chilies, crumbled sausage, stuffing and seasoning packet, drained squash, choice of seasonings, 2 well beaten eggs. If desired, sprinkle with crushed peppers to taste.
5. Mix all extremely well and pour into greased, appropriate size baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered at 350 for 25-30 minutes, or till cheese is melted and little crispy around edges, or till heated through.
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