Shelly's Weird Casserole

Name: Shelly's Weird Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste ( knock yourself out); 1 fresh garlic clove, minced; 3 lbs yellow squash, sliced (I prefer yellow) or 3 lbs zucchini (I prefer yellow); 1 green pepper, chopped fine; 1 medium onion, chopped fine; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 eggs; 2 cups cottage cheese; 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional); 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Submitted by Ms B.

"I adopted this recipe after the cute and talented Shelly left the site. After loading up with her Carb Fixes (recipe #84328 and recipe #84332), a little low carb fix such as this might just be the ticket. Shelly's original comments: "I think this casserole is weird because it has no starchy item -- no potatoes, pasta, rice, etc. This does, however, make it perfect for Atkins, South Beach, etc. I hope the way I divided the ingredients into 3 sections makes sense.""

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper (or to taste ( knock yourself out)
1 fresh garlic clove, minced
3 lbs yellow squash, sliced (I prefer yellow) or 3 lbs zucchini (I prefer yellow)
1 green pepper, chopped fine
1 medium onion, chopped fine
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 eggs
2 cups cottage cheese
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

directions

Place first set of ingredients (cooked and drained ground beef, salt, pepper and garlic) in bottom of 9 x 13 pan.
Cook sliced yellow squash in boiling water until tender.
Drain well.
Mash cooked squash together with green pepper, onion and butter/margarine.
Spread squash over meat layer and sprinkle with grated sharp cheddar cheese.
For third set of ingredients: beat eggs, fold in cottage cheese and parsley.
Spoon over squash/cheese layer.
Sprinkle with parmesan.
Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 to 45 minutes.

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Reviews

Let me begin by saying that this is a little bland for this garlic eater. So I added a ton. It made a great South Beach Diet meal. I used low fat, part skim cottage cheese. I also added about 1/4 cup of grated parmesan to the top. You instructions are easy to follow and the result is good. We have decided to cook it in a 8 X * pan next time so that the layers will be thicker. Thanks!!

riffraff
I made this last night and really seasoned my meat well. I didnt find the casserole bland at all. It was actually very tasty! I used grated romano cheese on top instead of parmesan. Thanks for a yummy recipe!

Ang11002
This was okay. I guess I was expecting something with a little more "zing". After checking out the other reviews, I did add more garlic. I used a mixture of yellow squash and zucchini. I also used a combination of green, orange, yellow and red peppers. I really think I would have to think twice before making this dish again, but would give it a try if someone has a suggestion to liven it up.

Sherrybeth
I agree with the other reviewers; basically very good but needs some jazzing up. I will saute the squash, peppers and onions next time and add some italian herbs and more garlic.

smashmac
I used 3 cloves garlic and added 1 t italian seasoning. It was a very good,tasty dish! Like another reviewer, I think it would also be good with chopped tomatoes. I'll try that next time. For low carb, low fat, it has a lot of flavor. Good recipe! Thanks ClintsGirl!

MizzNezz