Creamy Squash Casserole with Georgia Pecan Crumble
When in need of a family-favorite vegetable dish, this no-fail casserole complements any entrée. The slightly sweet combination of cream-style corn and pureed squash topped with a savory seasoned toasty pecan crumble makes this a perfect choice for any occasion. No time to cook? This recipe may be prepared ahead of time and frozen. Defrost to room temperature and bake, leaving one less recipe to make.
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side dishes- 2 pounds fresh yellow squash, thinly sliced
- 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 (15-ounce) can cream-style corn
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup chopped Georgia pecans
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
1. Preheat oven 350 F. Coat 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Cook squash until very tender on stove in 1/4 cup water for 10 minutes or in microwave; drain. Mash or puree squash in food processor.
3. In nonstick skillet, sauté green pepper and onion in oil until tender.
4. In bowl, combine pureed squash, onion mixture, corn, sugar, and cornmeal. Season to taste.
5. Transfer to prepared dish. In small bowl, combine bread crumbs, pecans and butter; sprinkle on top.
6. Bake 30 minutes, or until bubbly and thoroughly heated.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 200
Protein (g) 4
Carbohydrate (g) 29
Fat (g) 9
Calories from Fat (%) 41
Saturated Fat (g) 1
Dietary Fiber (g) 5
Sugars (g) 8
Cholesterol (mg) 2
Sodium (mg) 276
Diabetic Exchanges: 1.5 starch, 1.5 vegetable, 2 fat
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