Beefy Now and Later Casserole

Makes 6 servings. (Each baking dish)
==Ingredients==
* 2 pounds zucchini, sliced (about 8 cups)
* 1 pound lean ground Beef
* 1 cup chopped Onion
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
* 3 cups cooked rice
* 1 4-ounce can green chiles, chopped
==Directions==
# Cook zucchini in small amount of salted water in large covered saucepan about 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
# Cook Beef, Onion, salt, pepper and garlic powder in large skillet until meat is no longer pink and Onion is tender crisp. Pour off excess fat.
# Combine rice, green chiles and zucchini in large bowl. Add meat mixture.
# Blend eggs, cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese in small bowl; stir into meat mixture.
# Divide evenly into two greased shallow 2-quart baking dishes. Top each with 1 cup Cheddar Cheese.
# Bake one at 350 degrees 30 minutes. Cover and freeze other one for later use. Thaw in refrigerator before baking.
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