Summer Squash Casserole with Nuts

Name: Summer Squash Casserole with Nuts
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1 pound summer squash, sliced; 0.25 cup butter; 0.25 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 0.5 cup chopped onion; 1 egg; 0.5 cup mayonnaise; salt and pepper to taste; 0.5 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 0.5 cup pecans, chopped; 0.5 cup bread crumbs

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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.

Recipe by Paula

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

9

Yield:

8 to 10 servings

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Ingredients

1 pound summer squash, sliced
¼ cup butter
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ cup chopped onion
1 egg
½ cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup pecans, chopped
½ cup bread crumbs

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 Facts (per serving)

250	Calories
22g	Fat
10g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Calories 250
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 7g	34%
Cholesterol 46mg	15%
Sodium 198mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 13mg	63%
Calcium 76mg	6%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 206mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.