Fresh Vegetable Casserole
Serves:
Ingredients:
2
c
Broccoli florets
12
Saltines, crushed
3
tb
Butter or margarine
1
tb
Minced fresh basil
1
tb
Minced fresh parsley
1/2
c
Diced onion
1/2
c
Diced green pepper
1
c
Sliced celery
1 1/2
c
Sliced zucchini
1/4
c
Dry white wine (optional)
1/4
c
Cooking sherry OR (optional)
1/4
ts
Pepper
3
To 4 Drops Hot pepper sauce
oz.)
1
c
Shredded cheddar cheese (4
1
c
Mayonnaise
1 1/2
c
Sliced carrots
1/3
c
Grated Parmesan cheese
Method:
Steam broccoli and carrots until crisp-tender; drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, hot pepper sauce, pepper, and sherry if desired.
Add broccoli, carrots, remaining vegetables, parsley and basil; stir gently to mix.
Spoon into a greased 2 quart baking dish.
Melt butter in a small saucepan.
Add crushed saltines; stir until browned.
Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese; sprinkle over vegetables.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30-40 munutes.
Yield: 6-8 servings.