Southwest Squash Casserole Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Southwest Squash Casserole Recipe). Easy to prepare, this recipe is flavorful yet can pack a 'punch' if you choose. Squash tend to be mild but by adding diced green chiles (and jalapenos if you want spicier) it's a surprisingly tasty recipe. It pleases a lot of people and has become a favorite at family gatherings.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 Servings

Southwest Squash Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds yellow squash

cut in 1/4 inch slices

2 sweet onions

quartered and separated

1 red bell pepper

cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1 pound fresh mushrooms

sliced

1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers

2 fresh jalapeno peppers

chopped

1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 cup sour cream

¾ cup crushed tortilla chips

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Lightly grease a large casserole dish. Arrange the squash onions and red bell pepper in the dish. Place in the microwave and cook on High 10 minutes stirring once until tender.

Step 2

Gently mix the 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 10 minutes on Medium-high power or until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through.

Nutritional Information

Southwest Squash Casserole Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 228.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.7g 23%

Carbohydrates: 13.1g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 3g 12%

Sugars: 6g

Fat: 15.6g 24%

Saturated Fat: 9.3g 46%

Cholesterol: 37.6mg 13%

Vitamin A Iu: 1223.9IU 25%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.2mg 40%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 28%

Vitamin C: 52.8mg 88%

Folate: 65.8mcg 16%

Calcium: 273.9mg 27%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 45.8mg 16%

Potassium: 652.4mg 18%

Sodium: 346.6mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 140.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.