Zucchini Pizza Casserole Recipe
This Zucchini Pizza Casserole is a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional pizza. Layers of shredded zucchini, cheeses, ground beef, and savory toppings bake together for a satisfying and flavorful dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Zucchini Base:
- 4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the Topping:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce
- 1 medium green or sweet red pepper, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Zucchini Base: Preheat oven to 400°. Place zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with salt, let stand for 10 minutes, then squeeze out moisture.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix zucchini with eggs, Parmesan, half of the mozzarella, and half of the cheddar. Press into a greased baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Cook the Meat: In a saucepan, cook beef and onion until meat is cooked through. Add tomato sauce, spoon over zucchini base, top with remaining cheeses and green pepper.
- Bake: Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes more.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings to suit your taste, such as adding mushrooms, olives, or different veggies.
- Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini to prevent a watery casserole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Zucchini Pizza Casserole, Low-carb Pizza Casserole, Zucchini Recipe
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