Summer Squash Casserole With Nuts

by Paula

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 9

Ingredients

• 1  lb  summer squash, sliced
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1  tablespoon white sugar
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add squash, and cook until tender. Drain well.
3. Place squash in a large mixing bowl. Add butter, reserving 1/2 tablespoon, to the squash and mash well. Mix bell pepper, sugar, onion, egg, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, cheese and nuts to the mixture. Transfer the mixture to a 1-quart casserole dish. Top with bread crumbs. Dot with the reserved butter.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes.