Spicy Squash Casserole

29 Reviews

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

“This spicy cheese and ground beef casserole can be used as a side dish or a main course! Any type of squash or ground meat may be used. For winter squash, you may want to pre-cook in the microwave before frying in butter to speed the process.” - by MRS.CAJUN COOK

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Original recipe yields 8 servings

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute squash in butter until tender, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and jalapeno, stirring until beef is evenly browned. Drain off grease. In a large bowl, mix together the squash, eggs, and mayonnaise. Stir in the ground beef mixture and Cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish, and sprinkle cracker crumbs evenly over the top.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until heated through, and the top is nicely browned.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
487 cal
24%

Fat
36.4 g
56%

Carbs
21.9 g
7%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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LEEANNEK

Aug. 26, 2003

"I read the previous reviews and made a few changes based on what ppl were saying about it not having flavor. Instead of sauteing the squash in butter, I cooked one slice of bacon in a non-stick pan f..." See moreirst and then sauteed the squash in the bacon drippings. I also added a big pinch of ground thyme to the squash mixture. Instead of cooking the ground beef with jalapenos, I stirred in a drained can of Rotel tomatoes after I mixed in the eggs and mayonaise. It was GREAT! Even my husband, who does not like squash, loved the casserole! (of course I didn't tell him it was in there!)"

FARMMOM

Oct. 11, 2002

"Very good recipe for a bumper crop of zucchini squash. I didn't have mayonnaise but found sour cream worked well. The hot peppers gave the dish a nice spicy flavor...." See more"

LINDA SUMMERVILLE

Sep. 9, 2002

"This was better than delicious! I realized when preparing the recipe that I was out of mayonnaise so substituted with sour cream - then realized I didn't have ground beef, and substituted with ground..." See more turkey - both were - and wonderful. My Beloved and I ate over half the entire casserole and have set plans to finish it off tonight."

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