Description
Zucchini Pizza Casserole is a delightful twist on traditional pizza, using shredded zucchini as a low-carb crust and topping it with a savory mix of ground beef, cheese, and classic pizza flavors. It’s a game-changer for dinner night!
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Crust:
- 4 cups shredded zucchini (Make sure to salt and drain to prevent sogginess.)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (Draws excess moisture from zucchini.)
- 2 large eggs (Binds the crust and adds richness.)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (Enhances flavor and provides structure.)
Toppings:
- 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
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Treat Zucchini: Toss the shredded zucchini with salt and allow it to rest for about 10 minutes. Drain excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- Mix Crust: Combine the drained zucchini with eggs, Parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella in a mixing bowl.
- Bake Crust: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and press the zucchini mixture evenly into the bottom. Bake for 20 minutes until lightly browned.
- Cook Beef: Cook ground beef and onion in a skillet until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add Toppings: Mix pizza sauce, bell pepper, mushrooms, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper into the beef.
- Assemble: Spread the beef mixture over the baked crust, top with remaining cheeses.
- Final Bake: Bake for another 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Allow to cool briefly, then slice and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg