Summer Squash Casserole with Nuts

80 Reviews

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 40 min
Ready In: 1 hr 10 min

“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.” - by Paula

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Original recipe yields 8 to 10 servings

Directions

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

Amount Per Serving (9 total)

Calories
250 cal
12%

Fat
22.2 g
34%

Carbs
9.9 g
3%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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VAUGHN15

Sep. 20, 2005

"Prepared today without the sugar, saw no need for it. Made as is except I doubled for my crowd and did add another 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese. The only change I would make when preparing again wou..." See moreld be to not mash the squash; I believe it would be tastier non-mashed."

KATGOMEW

Aug. 5, 2005

"great recipe!! i love it and so does the family! i use fat free cream cheese and fat free sour cream instead of mayo and i sometimes i dont have green peppers or nuts but its still great... also gre..." See moreat for zucchini."

KRAMER21629

Jul. 1, 2004

"This is a wonderful recipe. First I laid the slices of squash on paper towels, salted them lightly and let sweat for 2 hours, then I carmalized the onions. Then I followed the procedure topping with t..." See morehe bread crumbs mixed with some freshly grated parmesan cheese. Delicious!"

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