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Zucchini Pizza Casserole

Zucchini Pizza Casserole: A Cheesy, Guilt-Free Delight

This Zucchini Pizza Casserole reinvents classic pizza flavors in a healthier format. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Zucchini (grated) Salted and drained
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For draining excess moisture
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with turkey or lentils
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Onion
  • 2 cups Pizza Sauce Gluten-free if necessary
  • 1 whole Green Bell Pepper (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Mushrooms
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • baking dish
  • Grater
  • mixing bowl
  • Kitchen Towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Zucchini Pizza Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Grate the zucchini into a bowl and sprinkle it lightly with salt. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
  3. Drain the zucchini using a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
  4. In a bowl, combine zucchini, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
  5. Press the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish to form a crust.
  6. Bake the crust for 20 minutes or until golden.
  7. While the crust bakes, brown the ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat.
  8. Add pizza sauce, bell pepper, mushrooms, and spices to the beef mixture and simmer for 5 minutes.
  9. Spread the meat and vegetable mixture over the baked crust.
  10. Top with remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
  11. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes until cheese is melted.
  12. Cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Drain well and pre-bake the crust for best results. Customize with your favorite pizza toppings!

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