Italian Cheese-It Casserole

1/4 ts Pepper

1 cl Garlic, minced

--SECOND LAYER-- 4 c Water

1 ts Salt

3 lb Zucchini or summer squash,

1 cn

4 oz chopped green chiles

1 md Onion, finely chopped

2 tb Butter

1 c Shredded cheddar cheese

--THIRD LAYER-- 2 Eggs

2 c Cottage cheese

2 ts Chopped parsley

2 tb Grated Parmesan cheese

1. For the First layer: Put ground beef, salt, pepper and garlic in a

2 quart casserole dish.

2. For the Second Layer: Put water and 1 tsp. salt in a

3 quart sauce- pan.

5-8 minutes or until very tender. Pour into a colander, drain well.

3. Transfer squash back to the saucepan and mash with potato masher or 350F.

4. For the Third Layer: Put eggs into a medium sized bowl; beat with a wire

5. Sprinkle casserole with Parmesan cheese