Calico Squash Casserole

My great-aunt made this for a family gathering and it’s been a hit ever since, even with the kids! The water chestnuts add a different texture and my husband has even used whole baby carrots instead of shredded carrot. Easy and fast to make and a good way to use up all that squash from the garden!

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 2

In a large saucepan combine yellow squash, zucchini, onion, green onion, water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook over medium heat about 6 minutes. Drain well and set aside.

Step: 3

In a medium bowl combine cracker crumbs and butter. Mix well and spread half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish.

Step: 4

In a large bowl combine soup, water chestnuts, carrots, mayonnaise, pimentos, sage, pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Fold in squash mixture and spoon over crumb crust. Sprinkle cheese on top, and then the remaining cracker crumbs.

Step: 5

Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until firm and heated through.

Per Serving: 401 calories; protein 6.3g; carbohydrates 20g; fat 33.7g; cholesterol 50.6mg; sodium 1084.7mg.

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