Surprise Cheese Bake

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Ingredients

  • 1 stick margarine
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
  • 4 egg whites, beaten to blend
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 medium zucchini, grated
  • 1 c. Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Spray a 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish with vegetable spray.
  3. Melt 1/4 cup margarine in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Add zucchini.
  6. Cook 10 minutes longer.
  7. Remove from heat.
  8. Stir in 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup bread crumbs and the Italian seasoning.
  9. Transfer the mixture to prepared dish. Sprinkle with remaining Monterey Jack cheese.
  10. Combine beaten egg whites and half and half.
  11. Pour over zucchini.
  12. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.
  13. Dot with remaining 1/4 cup margarine.
  14. Bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes. This can be prepared 1 day ahead.
  15. Cover and refrigerate.
  16. Rewarm before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

627 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 37.1g 74% DV
Total Fat 30.6g 39% DV
Carbs 49.8g 18% DV
Fiber 2.6g 9% DV
Sugar 6.1g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1184.5mg 52% DV
Potassium 606.5mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 4.9mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 280.5mg 22% DV
Iron 3.7mg 21% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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