New Orleans Squash Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds. tender yellow squash
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup slice water chestnuts
1 egg
1 tsp. salt
Buttered bread crumbs

Preparation

Cook sliced squash in boiling water for about 8 minutes. Drain. Saute onions and peppers in margarine. Add squash and mayonnaise.
Stir in cheese and chestnuts. Beat egg and add to mixture.
Place in 1 1/2 qt. casserole and top with bread crumbs. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
(May use less mayonnaise and a little less cheese.)