Summer Squash Bake Recipe

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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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Summer Squash Bake Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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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 Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise

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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. Yield: 6 servings.

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

Originally published as Summer Squash Bake in Quick Cooking September/October 2000, p57