low fat squash casserole

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Ware Shoals, SC
Updated on Aug 18, 2014

I recently found out I have high cholesterol and wanted a recipe that was tasty and yet healthy and low in saturated fat so I didn't add salt and I used only egg whites with low fat cheese in this recipe

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound summer squash (frozen or fresh)
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1/2 - onion
  • 12 - saltine crackers crushed
  • 2 - egg white
  • 1/2 cup %2 lowfat milk
  • 1/2 cup 1% shredded cheese or any low fat cheese

How To Make low fat squash casserole

  • Step 1
    Cook squash until tender,drainand pour into a 2 quart casserole dish.Add margarine and stir until melted.Add chopped onions and crushed saltine crackersAdd cheese and stir until blended.
  • Step 2
    In separate bowl beats eggs and add milk to beaten eggs.Pour eggs/ milk mixture over squash mixture and stir to mix ingredients.
  • Step 3
    Bake at 375 for 25 minute remove from over and sprinkle casserole with shredded cheese if desired (optional) return to over until cheese is melted (2-3 minutes)Remove from over and let stand for 5 minutes

Discover More

Keyword: #low-fat
Diet: Low Fat
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Category: Casseroles
Ingredient: Eggs

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