2 qts. diced unpeeled zucchini
1 lg. onion
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. sliced carrots
1 (7 oz.) pkg. seasoned stuffing (croutons)
1/2 c. melted butter
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 c. dairy sour cream

Grease casserole. Cook zucchini and onion in small amount of salted water until they change color. Drain and save liquid. Cook carrots a little. Brown beef, salt and pepper. Prepare croutons according to package directions using the 1/2 cup melted butter and 1 1/2 cups saved zucchini liquid. Combine carrots with soup and sour cream. Fold in zucchini and onions.

To assemble in casserole, spread half of meat on bottom, top with half of croutons. Next all of the vegetable mixture, top with remaining meat and croutons. Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour. Use 4 to 5 quart casserole. Serves 6 to 8.