Description
Zucchini Pizza Casserole is a delicious, low-carb twist on classic pizza, perfect for those craving comfort food without the carbs. Packed with fresh ingredients and topped with melty cheese, it’s sure to become your new favorite.
Ingredients
- Zucchini
- Salt
- Eggs
- Parmesan Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Cheddar Cheese
- Ground Beef
- Onion
- Pizza Sauce
- Green Bell Pepper
- Mushrooms
- Dried Oregano
- Garlic Powder
- Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchini, salt it generously, and let it drain in a colander for about 20 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained zucchini, eggs, and Parmesan cheese until well blended.
- Spread the zucchini mixture evenly in a greased baking dish to form the base.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Layer the cooked beef and onion mixture over the zucchini base.
- Spread pizza sauce over the meat layer, followed by a layer of green bell pepper, mushrooms, and a sprinkle of dried oregano and garlic powder.
- Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ensure that you thoroughly salt and drain the zucchini to prevent a soggy casserole. You can customize the toppings based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: Zucchini Pizza Casserole, low-carb, comfort food, healthy pizza alternative