Calico Squash Casserole

calico_squash_casserole Calico Squash Casserole – Squash and every other vegetable you can imagine make this incredibly healthy casserole. Quick, easy, and positively loaded with vitamins and nutrients. Try it with a warmed up dinner roll, if you think you’ll have room.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Garden Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Calico Squash Casserole

1 lb Yellow squash,sliced
1/2 lb Zucchini,sliced
1 c water
1/2 c Onion,chopped
1/4 c Green pepper,chopped
3 tb Green onion,chopped
1/4 c Butter or margarine,melted,divided
1 c Herb-seasoned stuffing mix
1 ea 10-3/4 ounce cream of mushroom soup,undiluted
1 ea 8 ounce can water chestnuts,drained,chopped
1/2 c Plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 c Pimiento,chopped
1 lg Carrot,grated
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper

Directions to make Calico Squash Casserole

Step 1:Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until squash is just tender. Drain and set aside.
Step 2:Saute onion, green pepper, and green onions in 1 tablespoon butter until tender; set aside.
Step 3:Combine stuffing mix and remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a large bowl; reserve 1/3 cup mixture.
Step 4:Combine squash mixture, onion mixture, soup, and remaining ingredients; spoon mixture into a lightly greased 12 x 8 x 2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with reserved stuffing mixture. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until casserole is thoroughly heated.

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