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Zucchini Pizza Casserole

Zucchini Pizza Casserole: Guilt-Free Comfort Food Delight

Enjoy guilt-free comfort with Zucchini Pizza Casserole, a low-carb, gluten-free dish perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Shredded Zucchini Salt and drain well
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for drawing moisture from zucchini
  • 2 large Eggs Acts as a binder
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Enhances flavor
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with turkey
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Onion Adds sweetness
  • 1 cup Pizza Sauce Use gluten-free if needed
  • 1 cup Green Bell Pepper Adds crunch
  • 1 cup Sliced Mushrooms Contributes moisture
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Classic pizza herb
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Infuses savory flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Melts beautifully
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Adds a tangy twist

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Skillet
  • fine-mesh strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the shredded zucchini with salt and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Thoroughly drain the zucchini in a fine mesh strainer.
  4. Combine the drained zucchini with eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and half of the shredded mozzarella.
  5. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and press the zucchini mixture into the bottom to form the crust.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until lightly browned.
  7. Cook the ground beef and chopped onion in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned.
  8. Stir in pizza sauce, green bell pepper, sliced mushrooms, dried oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
  9. Spread the savory mixture over the baked crust.
  10. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the filling.
  11. Return to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Let cool for a few minutes, slice into squares and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Make sure to squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the zucchini and let the casserole cool for a few minutes to ensure clean slices when serving.

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