Mexican Fiesta - Calabacitas

Calabacitas

(Pronounced cal-uh-buh-see-tuhs)

This dish can be completed after the sauteed squash and onion are mixed with the rest of the ingredients for a fresher taste. However, baking it in the oven melts the cheese and creates a warmed-through feel, and helps meld the flavors together. In a good way. -Kylie B.

Ingredients:

3-4 zucchini or yellow squash, sliced in 1/4” disks

1 large onion, chopped

3 Tablespoons oil

¼ tsp. garlic salt or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced

1 4-oz. can chopped green chilies, drained for milder flavor if desired

1 16-oz. can whole kernel corn, drained

1 cup grated Cheddar or Mexican cheese

Directions:

Saute squash and onion in oil until barely tender. Add garlic salt or fresh garlic, chilies, corn and cheese; mix well. Put in sprayed/oiled 1-quart casserole and bake at 400 F for 20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.