Zucchini casserole with cottage cheese
Description
A fairly simple but quite unusual zucchini and cottage cheese casserole that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The recipe for zucchini and cottage cheese casserole is extremely simple. First, in a bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt, and pepper to taste. Beat the mixture thoroughly until smooth.
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Step 2
2. Pass the cottage cheese through a sieve and place it into a separate bowl. Grate the cheese on a fine or medium grater and add it to the cottage cheese (if desired, the cheese can be omitted). Wash the fresh herbs, dry them, and chop finely. Peel the garlic and press it through a garlic press or grate it. Add the herbs and garlic to the cottage cheese mixture. Mix everything thoroughly.
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Step 3
3. Now you can combine both preparations and mix them together. If desired, you can also add your favorite spices for extra flavor.
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Step 4
4. Wash and dry the zucchini. Slice them thinly. Place about one-third of the cottage cheese mixture on the bottom of a heatproof baking dish. Arrange half of the sliced zucchini on top.
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Step 5
5. Next, add another layer of the cottage cheese mixture and the second half of the zucchini. Top with the remaining cottage cheese, and if desired, sprinkle with hard cheese on top. Place the casserole in a preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes.
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Step 6
6. When the zucchini and cottage cheese casserole turns golden brown, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve it either on its own or with a side dish (such as young potatoes).