Fantastic Vegetable Casserole

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

• Ready In: 1 hr
• 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.