CHEESY NUT CUTLETS

Cheesy Nut Cutlets image

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