6 small zucchini (1 1/2 lb.) or 3 small zucchini and 3 yellow squash
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. Italian bread crumbs
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. flour
2 c. milk
1 c. cheese

Wash and cut ends off squash; cut in 1/2-inch slices. Cook in boiling salted water for 5 minutes or until tender; drain. In skillet, cook meat with onion; drain off fat. Stir in bread crumbs and thyme. Add salt and pepper to taste.

In saucepan, melt butter and blend in flour; add milk. Cook until mixture is thick and bubbles, then add cheese. Stir in meat mixture.

Makes 2 layers of squash, then meat mixture.

Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes.