Description
A low-carb alternative to pizza, this Zucchini Pizza Casserole combines savory ingredients for a comforting family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Zucchini, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Salt (for drawing moisture)
- 2 large Eggs (for binding)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded (divided)
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 1 cup Pizza Sauce
- 1 cup Green Bell Pepper, chopped
- 1 cup Mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Oregano (dried)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss shredded zucchini with salt in a bowl; let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Squeeze out the moisture using a towel or cheesecloth.
- Combine the drained zucchini with eggs, Parmesan cheese, and half of the mozzarella. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with a little oil. Press the zucchini mixture firmly into the dish to form a crust.
- Bake the crust for 20 minutes until it looks set and lightly browned.
- Brown the ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the pizza sauce, green bell pepper, mushrooms, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly over the baked zucchini crust.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella and all the cheddar cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Zucchini Pizza Casserole, Low-Carb Pizza, Healthy Pizza Alternative