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 BBS: The GWE BBS [ASV/CIN]
Date: 05-13-56 (14 19)             Number: 382
From: JUGGS #20 @9415*2            Refer#: NONE
  To: ALL                           Recvd: YES 
Subj: Tex-Mex ranch Casserole        Conf: (37) Home Cooki
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---from Weight Watcher's

12oz. cooked crumbled turkey sausage                  1-1/2 cups diced 

                                                         zucchini
10oz. cooked pinto beans                              1/2 cup chopped red
                                                        bell pepper
1/2 cup canned mild chilies,drained and
chopped                                              2-1/4 oz. shredded 

                                                    cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder                       2-1/4 shredded part-skim
                                               mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin                       2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano                      2 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper         3 tablespoons seasoned dried
                                                  bread crumbs
1 cup chopped onion                      chopped fresh cilantro for 

                                           garnish(opt.)
1-1/2 cups diced yellow squash

Preheat oven to 350F. Spray 13x9 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray,
set aside.  In medium bowl, combine turkey,beans,chilies,and seasonings.
Coarsely mash beans,transfer to prepared pan.  Spray large nonstick skillet
with non-stick cooking spray ;add onion.  cook over med-high heat 2 min.  Add
squash,zucchini,and bell pepper;cook 3 min. longer.  Spread vegetable mixture
over turkey mixture.
In small bowl,whisk together remaining ingredients except bread crumbs and
cilantro;pour over casserole.  Sprinkle with bread crumbs.  Bake until
golden brown and bubbly,about 30 min.  Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Makes 8 servings
Provides: 2-1/2 proteins,1-1/4 vegetables,3/4 bread 5 optional calories
Per serving: 20g protein,11gfat,16g carbohydrate,160mg.calcium,572mg.sodium
98mg. cholesterol,2g dietary fiber.

Juggs