Savory Squash

1-1/2 pounds yellow squash or zucchini, sliced

1/2 cup chopped onions

3 cups cooked rice

2 cups grated Cheddar cheese

1 tsp seasoned pepper

1/2 tsp salt

3 eggs, beaten

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 cup soft bread crumbs

1/2 cup sliced almonds, optional

Cover and cook squash and onions in a small amount of water until squash is tender. Drain well. Combine with rice, cheese, and seasonings. Blend eggs and mayonnaise; stir into vegetable mixture. Turn into a buttered shallow 2-quart casserole. Top with bread crumbs and almonds. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes.

Microwave Instructions:
Cover and cook squash and onions in a shallow 2-quart microwave proof baking dish on HIGH (maximum power) 6 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes. Combine with rice, cheese, and seasonings. Blend eggs and mayonnaise; stir into vegetable mixture. Top with bread crumbs and almonds. Cook on HIGH 10 minutes, rotating dish 1/4 turn after 5 minutes.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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