Spicy Squash Casserole

This spicy cheese and ground beef casserole can be used as a side dish or a main course! Any type of squash or ground meat may be used. For winter squash, you may want to pre-cook in the microwave before frying in butter to speed the process.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 487 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup crushed buttery round crackers
• 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
• 3 yellow squash, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute squash in butter until tender, about 10 minutes. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and jalapeno, stirring until beef is evenly browned. Drain off grease. In a large bowl, mix together the squash, eggs, and mayonnaise. Stir in the ground beef mixture and Cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish, and sprinkle cracker crumbs evenly over the top.

Step 3

Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until heated through, and the top is nicely browned.