MEXICAN ZUCCHINI SMASH

 

5  medium zucchini squash                   1/2 cup chopped green chilies (mild)

1  green bell pepper                              2  beaten eggs          

1  lg onion                                           1/2  cup melted butter or margarine

1  tsp basil                                                         ***

1  tsp salt                                            2 cups bread crumbs

1/2  tsp pepper                                     1/2  cup sharp cheese, grated

 

Grind or finely chop together the squash, bell pepper and onion.  Add next six ingredients and mix together.  Place in a greased baking dish.  Top with bread crumbs and cheese.   Bake in a 350o oven 45 to 60 minutes.  Note:  Green chilies can be optional.