CORONADO CASSEROLE

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I got this recipe from a Yahoo Group that I belong to. I liked the name and decided to give it a try. It was a hit in my house, so I thought I'd share it with all of you. Hope you like it.

Provided by Kristen in Chicago

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 2 Casseroles

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs zucchini, sliced
1 lb lean ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup finely chopped onion
3 cups cooked rice
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 cups grated cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook zucchini in salted water about 5 minutes.
  • Drain thoroughly and set aside.
  • Cook meat, seasonings, and onions until meat is no longer pink and onions are tender crisp.
  • Add rice, green chiles, and zucchini.
  • Blend eggs, cottage cheese, and parmesan cheese.
  • Stir into meat mixture.
  • Turn into two greased shallow 2 quart casseroles.
  • Top each with 1 cup cheddar cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.

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