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Zucchini Pizza Casserole

Zucchini Pizza Casserole offers a healthier alternative to traditional pizza with a tasty zucchini base, perfect for family dinners and customizable with your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
Topping and Filling
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce
  • 1 medium green or sweet red pepper, chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Place the shredded zucchini in a colander and sprinkle it with salt. Let it stand for 10 minutes, then squeeze out the extra moisture.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini with eggs, Parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Mix well.
Baking the Crust
  1. Press the mixture into a greased 13x9-inch or 3-quart baking dish.
  2. Bake the zucchini crust in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Preparing the Filling
  1. While the crust is baking, heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the meat is browned and no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the tomato sauce to the beef mixture and stir well.
Assembling the Casserole
  1. After the zucchini crust has baked, add the beef mixture on top.
  2. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over it and top with the chopped green or red pepper.
Final Baking
  1. Return the casserole to the oven and bake until heated through, about 20 minutes longer.

Notes

Ensure you squeeze out as much moisture from the zucchini as possible to prevent a soggy bottom. Feel free to replace the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option. Adding some spices like garlic powder, oregano, or basil can enhance the flavor of the casserole.