Spicy Squash Casserole Side Dish

Spicy Squash Casserole Side Dish

Our 1-year-old son can be a fussy eater, and my husband is mostly a "meat and taters" man. But both my guys love this cheesy squash bake! Often, I make a double batch of it and take one to the 4-H nutrition class I teach. It's a "hit" there, too. If you're a pressed-for-time cook like I am, this squash casserole will streamline your menu planning.

8-10 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min.

Ingredients

• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup biscuit/baking mix
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, undrained
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 cups chopped yellow summer squash or zucchini

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the eggs, oil and biscuit mix. Stir in the
• chili peppers, onion, garlic and half the cheese. Stir in squash.
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• Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for
• 40 minutes; sprinkle with reserved cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or
• until cheese is melted. Yield: 8-10 servings.
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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 274 calories, 21 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 109 mg cholesterol, 359 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 9 g protein.