Mama'S Spicy Zucchini Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 -3 small zucchini
2 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup onion, minced
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/4 cups cracker crumbs (Ritz)

Preparation

Cut zucchini into 1/2 inch strips. Boil in salted water until tender. Drain.
Melt butter and saute onion and green pepper in a sauce pan. Add tomatoes and chili powder. Cook for 5 minutes and add zucchini.
Blend melted butter with cracker crumbs. Layer 1/2 of zucchini mixture, 1/2 of cracker crumbs and 1/2 of cheese.
Add remaining zucchini mixture, 1/2 of cheese and 1/2 of cracker crumbs.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes in a 340 degree oven.
Note: Yellow squash may be substituted for zucchini.