Zucchini Pizza Bake

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This zucchini pizza is baked like a casserole — my entire family loves this recipe.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • 1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style tomato sauce

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms

  • ½ cup sliced black olives

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. Place zucchini into a colander and sprinkle with salt; let drain for 15 minutes, then squeeze out the moisture.

  3. Combine zucchini, 1 cup mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Monterey Jack in a large bowl. Mix in Parmesan and eggs until well combined. Press into the prepared baking dish.

  4. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

  5. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion to the hot skillet; cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in tomato sauce and Italian seasoning.

  6. Remove crust from the oven and spoon sauce mixture over top. Scatter bell pepper, mushrooms, black olives, and remaining mozzarella and Monterey Jack over sauce.

  7. Return to the oven and bake until heated through, about 20 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before slicing into six pieces and serving.

Recipe Tip

You can use ground turkey instead of ground beef.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

409 Calories
26g Fat
12g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 409
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 13g 64%
Cholesterol 155mg 52%
Sodium 1182mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 34g 68%
Vitamin C 38mg 43%
Calcium 556mg 43%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 534mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.