Squash and Pork Casserole Recipe

Name: Squash and Pork Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 6 ounces ground pork; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 4 ounces cremini mushrooms, stemmed and chopped; 3 scallions, chopped; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (preferably whole-wheat); 1 14 .5-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 3/4 cup low-fat small-curd cottage cheese; 1 1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend (5 ounces); 1 large yellow squash, halved crosswise and thinly sliced lengthwise

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces ground pork
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 clove garlic, chopped
4 ounces cremini mushrooms, stemmed and chopped
3 scallions, chopped
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (preferably whole-wheat)
1 14 .5-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3/4 cup low-fat small-curd cottage cheese
1 1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend (5 ounces)
1 large yellow squash, halved crosswise and thinly sliced lengthwise

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the pork, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
3
Cook, breaking up the pork, until slightly browned, 2 minutes.
4
Add the garlic, mushrooms, half of the scallions and 2 tablespoons panko; cook 3 minutes.
5
Add the tomatoes, half of the parsley and 1/3 cup water.
6
Increase the heat to high; cook until slightly thickened, 3 minutes.
7
Combine the cottage cheese, 3/4 cup Mexican cheese and the remaining parsley in a bowl.
8
Sprinkle 3 tablespoons panko in a 9-inch-square baking dish.
9
Top with half of the squash, overlapping slightly; season with salt.
10
Top with two-thirds of the pork sauce and the cheese mixture.
11
Add the remaining squash; season with salt.
12
Add the remaining 3 tablespoons panko, pork sauce and 1/2 cup Mexican cheese.
13
Cover with foil and bake until the cheese melts and the squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
14
Uncover and turn on the broiler; broil until golden, 2 minutes.
15
Top with the remaining scallions.
16
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

500

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 6 ounces ground pork, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, 1 clove garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Squash and Pork Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Squash and Pork Casserole

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