SQUASH RICE CASSEROLE (COOKING LIGHT)

Squash Rice Casserole (Cooking Light) image

Provided by blucoat

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups sliced zucchini (about 2 pounds)
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
2 minced garlic cloves (optional)
1/2 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
2 cups cooked white rice or 2 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese or 1 cup shredded reduced-fat swiss cheese
1/4 cup nonfat sour cream
3/4 cup fat-free cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
cooking spray

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°.
Combine first 5 ingredients in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender. Drain; partially mash with a potato masher.
Combine zucchini mixture, rice, cheddar (or swiss) cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and eggs in a bowl; stir gently. Spoon mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
Preheat broiler. Broil 1 minute or until lightly browned.