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

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

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Gail Smrtic

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Updated on Nov. 09, 2022

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.

Editor's Note: Reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise is not recommended for this recipe.

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Summer Squash Bake

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Yield:6 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:30 min

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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 mayonnaise
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Directions

1
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.

2
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.