Recipe: Checkerboard Cheese Bake (yellow squash, tomatoes, cottage cheese)

Checkerboard Cheese Bake (yellow squash, tomatoes, cottage cheese)

3 medium yellow squash
3 tsp oil, divided
1 (10 oz) spinach, thawed
3 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 cup cottage cheese, 2% fat
1/2 cup saltine cracker crumbs
1 tsp Italian seasoning
3 slice provolone cheese, cut into thin strips

Saute squash in 1 tsp oil. Saute spinach in 1 tsp oil. Saute tomatoes in 1 tsp oil.

Combine cottage cheese, crumbs, and herbs.

Layer squash, cheese mixture, spinach, cheese mixture, tomatoes in greased 8x8-inch casserole. Top with cheese slices.

Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.

Servings: 4
Source: Family Circle Magazine