The addition of green chile adds a whole new dimension to
this creamy-cheesey old favorite potluck standby. As a side dish it goes
well with almost any menu.
We prefer yellow crookneck, but any variety of summer squash will work.
Green Chile Squash
T butter or margarine
4 cups diced summer squash
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 T flour
1/2 - 1 cup chopped green chile
1 cup milk
salt & pepper
to taste
1/2 cup grated cheddar or Mexican cheese
Saute the squash and onion in butter or margarine until the squash is
tender. Add the flour and stir to mix. Add the milk, chile, salt and
pepper.
Cook over low heat 8-10 minutes, stirring gently until
sauce thickens.
Remove from heat and stir in the grated cheese.
(Makes 4 servings)