Zucchini Pizza Casserole

[Xeth_]

Hey, veggie lovers!

Looking for a delicious and healthy twist on pizza night? Say hello to Zucchini Pizza Casserole! This low-carb, veggie-packed dish is perfect for satisfying those pizza cravings without the guilt. It's loaded with all your favorite pizza toppings but uses zucchini as the base, making it a fantastic and nutritious option for dinner. Whether you're watching carbs or just want to sneak in some extra veggies, this casserole is a winner!

Ready to dig into some cheesy, veggie goodness? Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients:​

• 4 cups shredded zucchini (about 4 medium zucchinis)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers (optional)
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions:​

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a little olive oil.
2. Prep the Zucchini: Place the shredded zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. After 10 minutes, use a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
3. Make the Crust: In a large bowl, combine the drained zucchini, eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, and 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar. Mix well to combine. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly to form the crust.
4. Bake the Crust: Bake the zucchini crust in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until it’s set and just starting to turn golden brown.
5. Add the Toppings: Remove the crust from the oven and spread the pizza sauce evenly over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese. Add your favorite pizza toppings like pepperoni, black olives, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Sprinkle the dried oregano and basil over the top.
6. Bake the Casserole: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the toppings are heated through.
7. Garnish and Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
8. Enjoy: Serve this delicious zucchini pizza casserole hot and enjoy a healthier twist on your favorite pizza night!

Bon appétit, friends!

 

[maltchaseal]

Whoa there! Love the idea of using zucchini for a low-carb, veggie-loaded pizza night Perfect for those nights when you want pizza but still wanna be healthy-ish

 

[chiumui]

I love the idea of using zucchini as the base - such a clever way to keep things low-carb and nutritious. Plus, it's a great way to sneak in some extra veggies. I can't wait to try this recipe, especially with those optional toppings like bell peppers and mushrooms. Thanks for sharing

 

[Stark]

Hey, veggie lovers!

Looking for a delicious and healthy twist on pizza night? Say hello to Zucchini Pizza Casserole! This low-carb, veggie-packed dish is perfect for satisfying those pizza cravings without the guilt. It's loaded with all your favorite pizza toppings but uses zucchini as the base, making it a fantastic and nutritious option for dinner. Whether you're watching carbs or just want to sneak in some extra veggies, this casserole is a winner!

Ready to dig into some cheesy, veggie goodness? Let’s get cooking!


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Ingredients:​

• 4 cups shredded zucchini (about 4 medium zucchinis)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers (optional)
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions:​

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a little olive oil.
2. Prep the Zucchini: Place the shredded zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. After 10 minutes, use a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
3. Make the Crust: In a large bowl, combine the drained zucchini, eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, and 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar. Mix well to combine. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly to form the crust.
4. Bake the Crust: Bake the zucchini crust in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until it’s set and just starting to turn golden brown.
5. Add the Toppings: Remove the crust from the oven and spread the pizza sauce evenly over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese. Add your favorite pizza toppings like pepperoni, black olives, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Sprinkle the dried oregano and basil over the top.
6. Bake the Casserole: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the toppings are heated through.
7. Garnish and Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
8. Enjoy: Serve this delicious zucchini pizza casserole hot and enjoy a healthier twist on your favorite pizza night!

Bon appétit, friends!

Wow, Zucchini Pizza Casserole sounds like a fantastic low-carb option! Love the idea of combining all those classic pizza flavors with a healthy twist. Definitely adding this to my recipe list. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Kenz]

Zucchini Pizza Casserole! Imagine layers of thinly sliced zucchini, flavorful marinara sauce, gooey melted cheese, and all your favorite pizza toppings baked to perfection in a comforting casserole dish.