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Mexican Garden Casserole

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A italian take on mexican garden casserole, written step by step so it's easy to follow built around good cheese and pantry staples.

Mexican Garden Casserole
Total
55 min
Level
Medium

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. fresh or frozen corn
  • 1/2 c. green pepper strips
  • 1/4 c. carrots and celery
  • 1 c. shredded Lite-line Cheddar/Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 c. chopped zucchini or other squash
  • 1 tsp. crushed garlic
  • 1/2 c. skim milk
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 2/3 c. cornmeal
  • 4 egg whites
  • several dashes of hot sauce

Method

  1. In medium saucepan, combine corn, onion, green pepper, celery, carrots and water; bring to a boil.

  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, covered.

  3. Do not drain liquid from vegetables.

  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine squash, tomato, 3/4 cup of the cheese, cornmeal, milk, eggs, pepper and hot sauce.

  5. Add undrained vegetables to cornmeal mixture; mix well.

  6. Turn into greased 9 x 12-inch casserole pan.

  7. Top with remaining cheese.

  8. Bake, uncovered, in a 350° oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until heated thoroughly.

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