Fantastic Vegetable Casserole

Submitted by Lizzymommy

"For Xmas 2007, this will be our "healthy" vegetable dish. :)"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 1⁄2 cups carrots, sliced
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 drops Tabasco sauce
• 1 1⁄2 cups zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup celery, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup green pepper, diced
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
• 12 squares saltine crackers, crushed
• 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

directions

1. Steam broccoli and carrots in a steamer or a large saucepan with a steamer insert, until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, Tabasco sauce and green pepper. Add broccoli and carrots and remaining vegetables. Mix in parsley and basil, stirring gently to mix. Spoon into a greased 2 quart baking dish.
3. Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add crushed crackers and stir until browned. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over vegetables and bake, uncovered at 350° F for 30-40 minutes.