Summer Squash Bake

Name: Summer Squash Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups sliced yellow summer squash; 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

From Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Gail Smrtic shares this colorful casserole that makes the most of fresh summer squash. A handful of chopped pecans adds a nutty crunch to the creamy side dish.

Ingredients

3 cups sliced yellow summer squash
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place squash and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well. Stir in the green pepper, onion, pecans, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup of cheese, sugar, salt and pepper.
Transfer to a lightly greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 269 calories, 26g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 374mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

From Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Gail Smrtic shares this colorful casserole that makes the most of fresh summer squash. A handful of chopped pecans adds a nutty crunch to the creamy side dish.

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