Busters Recipes

Summer Squash Casserole with Nuts

1 pound summer squash, sliced

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 tablespoon white sugar

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 egg

1/2 cup mayonnaise

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup pecans, chopped

1/2 cup bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 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 for 35 to 40 minutes.