SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH NUTS

Summer Squash Casserole with Nuts image

This is a recipe that my Southern mother-in-law gave to me, her Yankee daughter-in-law! Zucchini or yellow summer squash may be used together, or interchangeably to create this delicious casserole! Use bread crumbs, crushed crackers or cheese for the topping.

Provided by Paula

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash

Time 1h10m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound summer squash, sliced
¼ cup butter
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ cup chopped onion
1 egg
½ cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup pecans, chopped
½ cup bread crumbs

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add squash, and cook until tender. Drain well.
Place squash in a large mixing bowl. Add butter, reserving 1/2 tablespoon, to the squash and mash well. Mix bell pepper, sugar, onion, egg, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, cheese and nuts to the mixture. Transfer the mixture to a 1-quart casserole dish. Top with bread crumbs. Dot with the reserved butter.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 45.5 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 197.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g