Friday, May 22, 2009

Squash Casserole

The perfect vegetable casserole, it's so good and even my kids love it. 

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SQUASH CASSEROLE
 
 
2 1/2 lbs. yellow squash, sliced 
1/2 c. butter 
14-oz. jar diced pimento, drained 
1/2 c. onion, chopped 
2 eggs, beaten 
1/4 c. green pepper, chopped 
1/4 c. mayonnaise 
2 t. sugar 
1 1/2 t. salt 
10 round buttery crackers, crushed 
1/2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 
 
 
Cook squash, covered, in a small amount of boiling water 8 to 10 minutes or until tender; drain well, pressing between paper towels. Combine squash and butter in a bowl; mash until butter melts. Stir in pimento and next 6 ingredients. 
 
Spoon into a lightly greased shallow 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with crushed crackers. Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 more minutes or until cheese melts. Serves 8.

5 comments:

  1. That sounds and looks fantastic Sandra. What do you mean by yellow squash? The yellow zucchini type or a winter squash like hubbard or butternut?

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  2. We love squash casserole too. And we are actually growing it again this year....yummy!

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  3. This looks delicious! Buttery and cheesy, the perfect comfort meal!

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  4. please tell your husband thank you for serving our country! Remembering him in my prayers!

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  5. All I can say is YUM! You've done it again, thanks for sharing this and all these other new recipes with us.
    Mrs.B

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