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