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Irresistibly Cheesy Zucchini Pizza Casserole

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A warm, cheesy dish that turns zucchini into a delicious pizza-style casserole, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups pizza sauce
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of shredded zucchini with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes, and then squeeze out excess moisture.
  3. Add 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese to the zucchini mixture. Mix well.
  4. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Press the zucchini mixture evenly into the bottom to form a crust.
  5. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until set and lightly browned.
  6. In a skillet, cook 1 pound of ground beef with 1/2 cup chopped onion over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  7. Stir in 2 cups of pizza sauce, 1 chopped green bell pepper, 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Spread the beef mixture over the baked crust and top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and all of the cheddar cheese.
  9. Bake for another 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider using homemade pizza sauce and high-quality cheeses. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/zucchini-pizza-casserole/

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