Fresh Vegetable Casserole

Posted in : Casseroles on by : Daphne

Ingredients:

2 cup Broccoli florets1 1/2 cup Sliced carrots1 cup Mayonnaise1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz.)3 To 4 Drops Hot pepper sauce1/4 tsp Pepper1/4 cup Cooking sherry OR (optional)1/4 cup Dry white wine (optional)1 1/2 cup Sliced zucchini1 cup Sliced celery1/2 cup Diced green pepper1/2 cup Diced onion1 tbsp Minced fresh parsley1 tbsp Minced fresh basil3 tbsp Butter or margarine12 Saltines, crushed1/3 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

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.