Cajun Squash

Name: Cajun Squash
Ingredients: 10 zucchini, sliced; 10 yellow squash, sliced; 1/4 c. butter; 1 medium onion, sliced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1/4 c. chopped garlic; 1/2 lb. diced andouille or other smoked sausage; 1 lb. ground beef; salt and cayenne pepper to taste; 2 c. seasoned Italian bread crumbs

11 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

10 zucchini, sliced
10 yellow squash, sliced
1/4 c. butter
1 medium onion, sliced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1/4 c. chopped garlic
1/2 lb. diced andouille or other smoked sausage
1 lb. ground beef
salt and cayenne pepper to taste
2 c. seasoned Italian bread crumbs

Directions

1

Steam zucchini and yellow squash in pot of boiling water until tender; drain, set aside and keep warm.
2

In 5-quart pan, melt butter over high heat.
3

Add onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic and andouille.
4

Saute until onion is wilted (5 to 7 minutes).
5

Add ground beef; blend well until beef is well browned, about 30 minutes.
6

Season well with salt and cayenne pepper.
7

Add squash and mix.
8

Bring to a slight simmer; cook about 20 minutes.
9

Adjust seasonings and remove from heat.
10

Add bread crumbs; mix well and place in a casserole dish or large baking pan.
11

Bake at 350° until slightly browned.
12

Serves 12 to 15.
13

Cut in half for home use.