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Thomas Baker

Zucchini Pizza Casserole Easy Delicious Comfort Food

This Zucchini Pizza Casserole is a delicious, low-carb dish that combines fresh zucchini, savory ground beef, and gooey cheese for a comforting and family-friendly casserole. Perfect as a Gluten Free Pizza Casserole and an Easy Weeknight Dinner, it's loaded with classic pizza flavors and makes a satisfying meal everyone will enjoy.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 portions
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups zucchini shredded
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded zucchini and salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes to release excess moisture.
  3. After 10 minutes, squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the zucchini using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
  4. In the same bowl, combine the drained zucchini, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Mix well to form the crust mixture.
  5. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Press the zucchini mixture evenly into the bottom of the dish to form the crust.
  6. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until it is set and lightly browned.
  7. While the crust is baking, in a skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
  8. Stir in the pizza sauce, green bell pepper, mushrooms, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Once the crust is ready, spread the beef mixture evenly over the zucchini crust.
  10. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and all of the cheddar cheese over the top.
  11. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Zucchini can release a lot of water, so ensure it’s well-drained to avoid a soggy crust. Feel free to customize with your favorite pizza toppings like olives or pepperoni. This dish is perfect for meal prep and freezes beautifully for up to 2 months.