Country Club Squash Gratin |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Ingredients:
1 pound yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices |
1 cup chopped onion |
1 cup shredded carrot |
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained |
1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimiento, drained |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1 cup half-and-half |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce |
1/2 cup sour cream |
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
1/2 cup herb-seasoned stuffing mix |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
Directions:
1. Place squash and onion in a medium saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until squash is tender. Drain squash and onion; add carrot, water chestnuts, and pimiento.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually add half-and-half, stirring constantly; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in salt, peppers, nutmeg, and hot sauce. Gradually stir in sour cream, cheese, and egg.
3. Combine sauce mixture and vegetable mixture, stirring well. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased shallow 2-quart casserole. Combine stuffing mix and melted butter; sprinkle over squash mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
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