Description
A delightful twist on traditional pizza that combines familiar flavors with nutrient-packed zucchini. This easy casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners and customizable based on your favorite pizza toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded zucchini
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups pizza sauce
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the shredded zucchini and salt in a large bowl and let it sit for 10 minutes to release moisture.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini using a clean kitchen towel.
- Mix the drained zucchini with eggs, Parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and press the zucchini mixture evenly into the bottom. Bake for 20 minutes until set and lightly browned.
- Brown the ground beef and chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, draining excess fat afterward.
- Add pizza sauce, bell pepper, mushrooms, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper to the beef mixture. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Spread the beef mixture over the crust and top with remaining mozzarella and all cheddar cheese. Bake for another 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
For best results, make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini. Customize with different toppings like olives or Italian sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg