Fantastic Vegetable Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 drops Tabasco sauce
• 1 1/2 cups zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup celery, sliced
• 1/2 cup green pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 12 squares saltine crackers, crushed
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. 1

   Steam broccoli and carrots in a steamer or a large saucepan with a steamer insert, until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, Tabasco sauce and green pepper. Add broccoli and carrots and remaining vegetables. Mix in parsley and basil, stirring gently to mix. Spoon into a greased 2 quart baking dish.

3. 3

   Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add crushed crackers and stir until browned. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over vegetables and bake, uncovered at 350° F for 30-40 minutes.