Baked Squash and Rice au Gratin
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Woman's Day
Serves 10 peopleCategories: Vegetables- Squash
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 8 cups sliced summer squash (zucchini and yellow)
- 1/4 cup fat-free chicken broth
- 2 cups hot cooked rice
- 4 oz. shredded 50% light cheddar cheese
- 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/4 freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 2 lightly beaten eggs
Directions
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Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9 × 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Microwave onions 2 minutes on high or until softened; drain.
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Add squash to onions and microwave 10 minutes on high or until softened; drain.
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In a large bowl, combine onions, squash and broth. Lightly mash with forks or a potato masher.
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In a large bowl, combine vegetables, rice, cheddar cheese, sour cream, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, salt pepper and eggs. Stir gently to mix.
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Spoon into baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese. Cover and microwave 12 to 15 minutes or until bubbly.
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Heat broiler; broil 2 minutes or until browned.