Cajun Squash - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 zucchini, sliced
10 yellow squash, sliced
1/4 c. butter
1 medium onion, sliced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1/4 c. chopped garlic
1/2 lb. diced andouille or other smoked sausage
1 lb. ground beef
salt and cayenne pepper to taste
2 c. seasoned Italian bread crumbs

Preparation

Steam zucchini and yellow squash in pot of boiling water until tender; drain, set aside and keep warm.
In 5-quart pan, melt butter over high heat.
Add onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic and andouille.
Saute until onion is wilted (5 to 7 minutes).
Add ground beef; blend well until beef is well browned, about 30 minutes.
Season well with salt and cayenne pepper.
Add squash and mix.
Bring to a slight simmer; cook about 20 minutes.
Adjust seasonings and remove from heat.
Add bread crumbs; mix well and place in a casserole dish or large baking pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 until slightly browned.
Serves 12 to 15.
Cut in half for home use.