Coronado Casserole

Name: Coronado Casserole
Ingredients: 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

12 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Cook zucchini in salted water about 5 minutes.
2

Drain thoroughly and set aside.
3

Cook meat, seasonings, and onions until meat is no longer pink and onions are tender crisp.
4

Add rice, green chiles, and zucchini.
5

Blend eggs, cottage cheese, and parmesan cheese.
6

Stir into meat mixture.
7

Turn into two greased shallow 2 quart casseroles.
8

Top each with 1 cup cheddar cheese.
9

Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.