MAKE-AHEAD BLINTZ CASSEROLE

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Blintzes are thin pancakes filled with cheese or fruits. I created an easy casserole version with cheese filling and topped it with apples. -Ann Hillmeyer, Sandia Park, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 cups 2% cottage cheese
1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
3 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon rum or vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
BATTER:
1-1/2 cups sour cream
6 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
TOPPING:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 medium apples, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon rum or vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For filling, place first 6 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl., Place batter ingredients in food processor; process until smooth. Pour half of the batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drop tablespoons of filling over batter; cover with remaining batter. Refrigerate, several hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples and lemon juice. Cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until apples are tender. Add brown sugar and salt; cook 1 minute longer or until thickened. Stir in extract; cool slightly. Serve with casserole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 32g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 204mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Joseph sunday
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my casserole didn't turn out as expected.


Afsar Ara
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This casserole was just okay.


Roxanne Clayton
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Ovi Vai Gaming1
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This recipe was too complicated for me.


Elena Whitenack
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I followed the recipe exactly and my casserole turned out runny.


afrika gumede
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste.


Emaan
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This was a great recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Jazmin Villicana
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I loved this casserole! It was so cheesy and flavorful.


Ewee Trtg
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This casserole was easy to make and it turned out great. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Lenny Wilkinsons
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I'm not a big fan of blintzes, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. The blintzes were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful.


Mujahid Armani
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover blintzes. I had some leftover blintzes from breakfast and decided to try this recipe. It was so easy to make and it turned out delicious.


Arjun Abu
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I made this casserole for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Rofiqul islam rafi
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This casserole was a hit with my family! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The blintzes were cooked through but still fluffy, and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.