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Rich Squash Casserole
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes
Ready In: 135 Minutes
Servings: 6
Classic dish with a healthier twist. I found this recipe in Family Circle magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.
Ingredients:
1 cup grated gruyere cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/4 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped
3 large summer squash, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 large zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick
Directions:
1. Stir together Gruyere, ricotta, bread crumbs, cornstarch, basil, 3/4 teaspoon of the thyme and 1/2 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper; set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; sprinkle with remaining 3/4 teaspoon thyme and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cover; cook 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Coat slow cooker with cooking spray. Layer 1/3 of the squash in bottom. Add 1 cup mushroom mixture over squash; sprinkle 2/3 cup ricotta mixture on top. Layer with another 1/3 of squash, the rest of the mushrooms and another 2/3 cup of ricotta mixture. Place remaining squash and ricotta mixture. Place remaining squash and ricotta mixture on top.
4. Cover; cook for 2 hours on HIGH or 4 hours on LOW. Serve immediately.
By RecipeOfHealth.com