Calico Squash Casserole

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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!

Submitted by DIXYDAHL1N
Updated on July 14, 2022
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 to 10 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sliced yellow squash

  • 1 cup sliced zucchini

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • ¼ cup sliced green onion

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided

  • 2 cups crushed buttery round crackers

  • ½ cup melted butter

  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

  • 1 large carrot, shredded

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • ½ (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained

  • 1 teaspoon sage

  • ½ teaspoon white pepper

  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

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

  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.

  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.

  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.

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

401 Calories
34g Fat
20g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 401
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 43%
Saturated Fat 13g 67%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 1085mg 47%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 142mg 11%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 229mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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