Tex-Mex Summer Squash Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 1/4 lbs summer squash (about 10 cups)
    2/3 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
    1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
    1 (4 1/2 ounce) can jalapenos, drained and chopped (1/2 cup)
    1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
    2 1/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated and divided
    1/4 cup flour
    3/4 cup salsa
    4 scallions, sliced for garnish
    1/4 cup red onion, diced for garnish
Preparation
    Quarter squash lengthwise and slice thinly crosswise.
    Preheat oven 400 degrees. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
    Combine squash, onion, chiles, jalapenos, salt and 3/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle with flour and toss to coat. Spread in baking dish and cover with foil.
    Bake until bubbling and tender, 35-45 minutes.
    Top with salsa and remaining cheese. Bake uncovered until golden, 20-30 minutes more.
    Sprinkle with scallions and red onion.

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