3 lbs. yellow squash, sliced 1/2 c. butter, divided 1/4 c. flour 1 c. milk 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper Pinch of nutmeg 1 (8 oz.) crton sour cram 4 oz. pimentos, chopped 4 med. (1 1/2 c.) carrots, shredded 1/2 c. onion, finely chopped 1 (8 oz.) pkg. herb stuffing mix Steam squash until tender, 8 minutes. Drain in colander. Mash with back of spoon to squeeze out excess liquid. Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup of the butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg. Remove from heat. Add squash, sour cream, pimentos, carrots and onion. Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter. Add stuffing and toss. Spread half of the stuffing in 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Spoon on squash mixture and sprinkle with remaining stuffing. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly and hot. Serves 12. |