CHEESY NUT CUTLETS

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This vegetarian entree is always on the table at our family celebrations because it is such a decadent treat. It is rare to find a vegetarian dish with this much "comfort quality".

Provided by saltysally

Categories     Nuts

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces light cream cheese
1 large sweet onion
3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
3 eggs
1 cup walnuts
1 cup cracker (whole grain is nice)
1 teaspoon oregano
vegetable oil
2 (8 ounce) cans low-fat cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon oregano flakes
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon sage

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • In food processor, mix walnuts, onion and crackers. Pulse until coarsely crumbed. Pour into large bowl.
  • Now in processor mix eggs and creamed cheese until smooth.
  • Mix egg mixture into walnut mixture in bowl. Add cheddar and oregano, blend well. If mixture is too loose, add more cracker crumbs.
  • Heat 2 T vegetable oil in nonstick skillet on medium. Drop mixture into patties in hot nonstick skillet. Drain on paper towels after browned and firm. (Watch closely, they can burn easily).
  • Mix sauce ingredients together with a whisk. Spray 9" X 13" casserole dish with oil spray. Layer patties in a single layer in bottom of dish. Pour 3/4 sauce over patties. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, pour rest of sauce on, and bake 10 minutes more. Serve with green salad on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.3, Fat 49.6, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 215.6, Sodium 504.4, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 5.5, Protein 21.9

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