Southwest Squash Casserole

Summer squash, onions, peppers, and cheese make a great side dish in this microwave recipe. This Southwest squash casserole is perfect for any family gathering.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 228 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, chopped
• 2 pounds yellow squash, cut in 1/4 inch slices
• 2 sweet onions, quartered and separated
• 0.75 cup crushed tortilla chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Assemble squash, onions, and red bell pepper in a lightly greased large casserole dish. Place in the microwave, and cook on High 10 minutes, stirring once, until tender.

Step 2

Gently mix mushrooms, green chile peppers, jalapeno peppers, cheese, and sour cream into the dish. Sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips. Cover dish, and cook in the microwave on Medium-high power, until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through, 10 minutes.