Coronado Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs zucchini, sliced
1 lb lean ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup finely chopped onion
3 cups cooked rice
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 cups grated cheddar cheese, divided

Preparation

Cook zucchini in salted water about 5 minutes.
Drain thoroughly and set aside.
Cook meat, seasonings, and onions until meat is no longer pink and onions are tender crisp.
Add rice, green chiles, and zucchini.
Blend eggs, cottage cheese, and parmesan cheese.
Stir into meat mixture.
Turn into two greased shallow 2 quart casseroles.
Top each with 1 cup cheddar cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.