Cajun Squash Casserole

Ingredients -

1/2 stick Butter
4 Yellow Squash, thinly sliced
4 medium Tomatoes, cut in pieces
1/2 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
1 large White or Yellow Onion, thinly sliced

White Sauce:
4 tablespoons melted Butter
4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
1 cup Milk
dash of Tabasco Sauce
Cajun Seasoning
1/2 cup grated Fresh Parmesan Cheese

Preparation:

White Sauce:

Add 4 tablespoons melted butter, all-purpose flour, milk, Tabasco sauce, Cajun seasoning, and fresh Parmesan to small bowl.

Casserole:

1. Heat butter in large non-stick oven-safe skillet.

2. Add squash, tomatoes, onions, and peppers to skillet in 3 layers.

3. Season each layer with Cajun seasoning.

4. Cover and simmer over medium heat 10 minutes. Drain juice off and reserve for soup stock, if desired.

5. Pour white sauce over casserole. Sprinkle with cheese.

6. Bake 20 minutes.

Cooking Tip

Cauliflower in Soups

Steamed cauliflower when pureed with a little milk or water can be used as a thickener for chowders and cream based soups.

Cooking Tip

Green Beans

Fresh green beans can be steamed and ready for consumption in minutes. Check beans for any that have gone bad, snap or cut off the very ends of the beans and they’re ready to cook.