Zucchini Pizza Casserole Recipe

Name: Zucchini Pizza Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce; 1 medium green or sweet red pepper, chopped

Servings: persons

4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce
1 medium green or sweet red pepper, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Place zucchini in colander; sprinkle with salt. Let stand 10 minutes, then squeeze out moisture.
2
Combine zucchini with eggs, Parmesan and half of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Press into a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Bake 20 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat, crumbling beef, until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add tomato sauce; spoon over zucchini mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; add red pepper. Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes longer.
4
Cool baked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Unwrap casserole; reheat on a lower oven rack until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165u00b0.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Pizza 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 Pizza Casserole

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