Three Cheese Casserole

Description
Makes 6 servings per casserole.

Ingredients

 * 2 pounds zucchini, sliced
 * 1 pound lean ground beef
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
 * 1 cup finely chopped onion
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1 x 4-ounce can green chilis, chopped

Directions

 * 1) Cook zucchini in salted water about 5 minutes. Drain.
 * 2) Combine ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion in skillet; cook over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender crisp.
 * 3) Add rice, green chilis and zucchini.
 * 4) Blend eggs, cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese. Stir into meat mixture.
 * 5) Turn into two greased shallow 2-quart casseroles.
 * 6) Top each casserole with 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
 * 7) Bake one at 350°F for 30 minutes.
 * 8) Wrap and freeze the other for later use.