Italian Style Zucchini Bake

1/2 lb. lean ground beef

1 cup chopped onions

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 lb. zucchini, sliced

3 cup cooked rice

1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz.)

4 eggs, beaten

3/4 cup milk

1 tbsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce

1/2 tsp. each basil, oregano, and seasoned pepper

1 tsp. garlic salt

Cook beef, onions, add garlic until meat loses its red color. Add zucchini, cover, and cook 3 or 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in rice and Monterey Jack cheese; mix well. Combine eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir into rice mixture. Turn into a greased shallow 2 quart casserole. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until set. Meanwhile, blend tomato sauce and seasonings. Simmer about 5 minutes. Cut zucchini mixture into squares and serve with tomato sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, if desired.

Makes 6 servings

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