Zucchini Cheese Casserole Recipe

Name: Zucchini Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini (about 3 medium); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 large eggs; 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained

Servings: persons

4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini (about 3 medium)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained

1
Place zucchini in a double thickness of cheesecloth; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 10 minutes. Gather ends of cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
2
In a bowl, combine zucchini, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and eggs. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400u00b0 for 20 minutes or until crust is set.
3
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, garlic powder, and oregano; bring to a boil. Spoon over crust.
4
Top with green pepper and mushrooms; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 25-35 minutes longer or until heated through and cheeses are melted.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini (about 3 medium), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Cheese Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Zucchini Cheese Casserole

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