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Pressing zucchini crust mixture into baking dish for zucchini pizza casserole

Zucchini Pizza Casserole – Easy Copycat Recipe


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A cheesy, veggie-packed twist on pizza night with a zucchini crust, savory beef topping, and golden melted cheese.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 cups shredded zucchini

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella (divided)

  • 1 cup cheddar cheese

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • ½ cup onion, chopped

  • 2 cups pizza sauce

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • ½ cup mushrooms, sliced

  • ½ tsp oregano

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ¼ tsp black pepper


Instructions

 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. Salt and drain zucchini.

  3. Mix zucchini with eggs, Parmesan, and half mozzarella.

  4. Press into greased dish, bake 20 min.

  5. Cook beef with onion; add sauce, peppers, mushrooms, spices.

  6. Spread beef mix over crust.

  7. Top with cheeses.

  8. Bake 20 min more.

Notes

  • Drain zucchini well.
  • Freeze portions for later.
  • Swap beef for turkey.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~350 kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 680 mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: ~2g
  • Protein: 26 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg

Keywords: zucchini pizza, zucchini pizza casserole, low-carb pizza, cheesy casserole