Cottage Cheese Crookneck Casserole
"This vegetarian main dish takes a bit of time and energy so we usually fix it for special occasions or company. Served with a salad and rolls, it is a beautiful gourmet meal."
photo by *Parsley*
- Ready In:
- 1hr 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 1 large onion
- 2 lbs crookneck yellow squash, sliced
- 1⁄2 lb mushroom, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, diced
- 4 tablespoons oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 pint cottage cheese
- 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated
- 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme (or more)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
- kelp (optional)
- parmesan cheese
- salt
directions
- Cut onion in half (from north to south), then in slices.
- Sautee squash, mushrooms, onion and garlic in oil until squash is slightly tender.
- Meanwhile, mix together eggs and cottage cheese.
- To assemble:.
- Place vegetables in bottom of 9 x 13 casserole dish, being careful to drain off all liquid.
- Spread cottage cheese mixture on top.
- Sprinkle with spices as desired.
- Sprinkle grated cheese on top.
- Lightly toss mixture with fork.
- Bake, uncovered, in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
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Reviews
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This was very good. I added cooked mild turkey sausage. IMPORTANT: must drain squash and mushrooms very well after sautéing. -
I didn't think this took too much time to make at all. It was a wonderful new way to make summer squash. I made this as written, but used cheddar cheese instead of monterey jack. It's a great combination of veggies. It was delicious. Thanx! -
We loved it and it is a wonderful way to get rid of the "always too much squash in the garden". I am going to add some spicy sausage to it the next time.
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I didn't think this took too much time to make at all. It was a wonderful new way to make summer squash. I made this as written, but used cheddar cheese instead of monterey jack. It's a great combination of veggies. It was delicious. Thanx!
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