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Summer Squash Casserole with Nuts

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"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."
Summer Squash Casserole with Nuts Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 68 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound summer squash, sliced
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add squash, and cook until tender. Drain well.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2005 by KATGOMEW 
great recipe!! i love it and so does the family! i use fat free cream cheese and fat free... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2008 by ROCK415 
The onion needs to be sauteed or cooked with the squash first - too crunchy when put in raw. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2005 by VAUGHN15 
Prepared today without the sugar, saw no need for it. Made as is except I doubled for my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2004 by KRAMER21629 
This is a wonderful recipe. First I laid the slices of squash on paper towels, salted them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2006 by LADYJAYPEE 
We really liked this, which is good because we have a bunch of zucchini and summer squash... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2004 by STEVENCARY 
Delicious! And very easy to make - I was able to throw it together for a last minute pot luck... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2007 by BN61079 
This was delicious!!!! I didn't mash the squash, and I cut the mayo down to 1/3 cup and used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2003 by SCROLLBABE 
Very good. I used only 1 tbs. butter. Also just put in microwave 5 min at 70% power. Husband... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2005 by JOBEBBE 
you can also use pumpkin and it tastes great. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.57 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2006 by JSDEB 
I have made this several times and never have leftovers. I cut back on the butter to 2 T. and... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Summer Squash Casserole with Nuts

Servings Per Recipe: 9

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 252

  • Total Fat: 22.2g
  • Cholesterol: 51mg
  • Sodium: 221mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.9g
  • Protein: 4.5g

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