Mashed Jicama and Squash Casserole Recipe

Submitted by lrhicks

Makes 6 servings

Health alternative to cheesy potatos

Ingredients

1	lb. Jicamas, peeled and cubed
1	lb. Squash, peeled, seeds removed, and diced
1	tablespoon Oil
1	Onion, chopped
1	teaspoon Chervil, chopped
1	teaspoon Salt
1	teaspoon Black Pepper
1/3	cup light cream
1	tablespoon margarine
2	tablespoon All-Purpose Flour, sifted
1	cup skim milk
1 1/2	cups Cheese, grated

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Boil jicamas and crookneck squash until tender, about 15 minutes.
Heat the sunflower oil in a pan.
Saute onion for 3 minutes until soft and set aside.
In a second pan, melt butter.
Add enough flour to make a thick paste.
Add enough milk, slowly, to make a smooth, runny sauce.
Add salt and pepper
Set aside.
Drain jicamas and squash and place in a large bowl.
Add onion, oil, chervil, and cream to the jicamas and squash.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Mash well until smooth. Set aside.
Heat sauce on medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and stir in Jarlsberg cheese, which will melt.
Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray (or grease).
Spoon the jicama and squash mixture into the casserole and pour the cheese sauce on top.
Bake for 20 minutes at 275 degrees.