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Zucchini Pizza Casserole Recipe

Zucchini Pizza Casserole Recipe
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This Zucchini Pizza Casserole is a delicious and low-carb meal combining shredded zucchini with savory cheeses, ground beef, and a flavorful tomato sauce. It’s an easy-to-make baked dish that tastes like pizza in casserole form, making it a perfect dinner for the whole family.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Meat

  • 4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 medium green or sweet red pepper, chopped

Cheese and Eggs

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Other

  • 1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare Zucchini: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the shredded zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes to release excess moisture, then squeeze out as much liquid as possible to avoid a soggy casserole.
  2. Make Zucchini Base: In a large bowl, combine the drained zucchini with eggs, Parmesan cheese, and half of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Mix well. Press this mixture evenly into a greased 13×9-inch or 3-quart baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes to set the base.
  3. Cook Beef Mixture: While the base is baking, heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion, cooking until the beef is no longer pink and breaking the meat into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess fat, then stir in the Italian tomato sauce and heat through.
  4. Assemble Casserole: Spoon the beef and tomato sauce mixture evenly over the baked zucchini base. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, and sprinkle the chopped green or sweet red pepper on top.
  5. Final Bake: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes longer, or until it is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Be sure to squeeze out as much water as possible from the shredded zucchini to prevent the casserole from becoming watery.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef if preferred.
  • Using part-skim mozzarella helps to keep the cheese’s fat content moderate.
  • For added spice, consider adding red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning to the meat sauce.
  • Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the oven or microwave.

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