Weight Watchers Beef & Vegetable Cheese Casserole
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 spray(s) cooking spray 2 medium tomato(es), sliced 2 medium zucchini, sliced 12 oz raw lean ground beef 1 large onion(s), finely chopped 2 medium garlic clove(s), minced 1 cup(s) canned tomato sauce 2 cup(s) fat-free cottage cheese 1 large egg yolk(s) 1/2 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese 1 Tbsp parsley, oregano or rosemary, chopped 1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
* Preheat oven to 500ºF. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and spread tomatoes and zucchini over sheet. Roast vegetables for 10 to 12 minutes.
* Meanhwile, in a large, nonstick skillet, sauté beef, onion and garlic until beef is browned. Stir in tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
* Spread beef mixture in a large, shallow baking dish (3 quart or 9 X 13-inches) and top with roasted vegetables. Reduce oven temperature to 350ºF.
* Whisk together cottage cheese, egg yolk, cheddar cheese, herbs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Spoon over roasted vegetables and smooth with a rubber spatula.
* Bake until very hot and bubbling around edges, about 35 minutes. Cut into six equal pieces and serve immediately. (Note: If preparing casserole in advance and freezing it, make sure to thaw it completely in the refrigerator before baking it. Increase the baking time by 5 to 10 minutes.)
To give this dish an Italian accent, substitute fat-free ricotta cheese for cottage cheese and use 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese in place of the cheddar. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil just before serving.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SEATTLELAWGIRL.
* Meanhwile, in a large, nonstick skillet, sauté beef, onion and garlic until beef is browned. Stir in tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
* Spread beef mixture in a large, shallow baking dish (3 quart or 9 X 13-inches) and top with roasted vegetables. Reduce oven temperature to 350ºF.
* Whisk together cottage cheese, egg yolk, cheddar cheese, herbs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Spoon over roasted vegetables and smooth with a rubber spatula.
* Bake until very hot and bubbling around edges, about 35 minutes. Cut into six equal pieces and serve immediately. (Note: If preparing casserole in advance and freezing it, make sure to thaw it completely in the refrigerator before baking it. Increase the baking time by 5 to 10 minutes.)
To give this dish an Italian accent, substitute fat-free ricotta cheese for cottage cheese and use 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese in place of the cheddar. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil just before serving.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SEATTLELAWGIRL.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 318.4
- Total Fat: 17.0 g
- Cholesterol: 97.3 mg
- Sodium: 656.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 11.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
- Protein: 28.7 g
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