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Spinach and Squash Casserole by Kimee Balmilero

The talented actor and comedian Kimee Balmilero joins us in the kitchen. If her name sounds familiar she has been involved in the Improv comedy scene for years and also a star on Hawaii 5-0 and more recently Magnum P.I.
I love Kimee’s energy and positive out look on things and of course her acting abilities on one of the most popular shows in America. She is a graduate of Castle High School in Kaneohe where theatre and the arts played a significant role in her upbringing. 
She was part of Miss Saigon and also part of the cast of Mama Mia in New York City. Her resume is deep and her future is even brighter. 
Posted By: As Seen On OC16
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Hawaiian
Servings 6 Serves
Calories 481 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium sized butternut squash
  • 1 14 oz container of plain cottage cheese
  • 1 sleeve of Ritz crackers crumbled in small chunks...not dust
  • 1 bag of fresh spinach stems removed
  • Bottle of Fines Herbes you will need “6capsfull”
  • 2 large fresh tomatoes sliced
  • 1 bag of Italian cheese mix shredded
  • 1 bag of sharp cheddar cheese mix shredded
  • to taste Salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Peel and slice butternut squash.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, soften sliced squash in the microwave for about 15 minutes (You can also steam or saute the squash to soften).
  • In the meantime, add the cottage cheese, crackers and fines herbes into a mixing bowl.
  • In a baking pan, layer your ingredients:
    Squash  
    Cottage cheese Mix  
    Spinach  
    Cottage cheese mix  
    Spinach  
    Cottage cheese mix  
    Shredded cheese mix  
    Sliced tomatoes  
  • Bake uncovered for 40 minutes or until cheese starts to brown.
  • Rest for 10-15 minutes.

How To Serve:

  • Serves 6–8.

Nutrition

Calories: 481kcalCarbohydrates: 113gProtein: 19gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 297mgPotassium: 5091mgFiber: 26gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 109406IUVitamin B1: 1mgVitamin B5: 4mgVitamin C: 287mgCalcium: 692mgIron: 14mg
Keyword casserole, Kimee Balmilero recipe, Spinach and Squash Casserole, Butternut Squash Casserole, Cheesy Squash Bake, Hawaiian Comfort Food, Cottage Cheese Casserole
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