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A baked Zucchini Pizza Casserole with melted cheese, sliced pepperoni, and chopped basil in a glass dish.
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Zucchini Pizza Casserole Recipe

Zucchini Pizza Casserole makes a delicious family meal and is even big enough for company. Not to mention it's on the healthier side too!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Zucchini Pizza Casserole
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 362kcal
Author Katie Cooksey

Ingredients

for the zucchini "crust"-

  • 4 medium zucchini
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated

for the "pizza"-

  • 3/4 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • pepperoni slices
  • basil fresh, chiffonade

other optional toppings-

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400° F. Spray 9x13 glass dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
    A hand uses a brush to apply oil or butter to a clear rectangular baking dish placed on a wooden cutting board, prepping it for the delicious Zucchini Pizza Casserole.
  • Grate zucchini and measure out 4 cups. Sprinkle salt over zucchini and let sit for 10 minutes.
    A person grating zucchini on a metal grater over a wooden surface, preparing ingredients for a delicious Zucchini Pizza Casserole, with a pile of grated zucchini below.
  • Using a tea towel, ring out zucchini to remove any excess water. Place in a bowl and mix with black pepper, eggs, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine well.
    A hand cracks an egg over a bowl containing shredded zucchini and spices, preparing the base for a delicious Zucchini Pizza Casserole.
  • Spread zucchini mixture evenly into prepared baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
    A clear glass baking dish filled with a mixture of shredded zucchini and cheese, cleverly prepared for a delicious Zucchini Pizza Casserole. Ready to be cooked to perfection.
  • Remove from oven and top with pizza sauce, remaining mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and any desired pizza toppings.
    A hand spreads tomato sauce over a rectangular Zucchini Pizza Casserole in a glass dish using a spoon.
  • Bake 15 more minutes and remove from oven. Garnish with fresh basil. Cool 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
    A Zucchini Pizza Casserole with pepperoni and cheese in a glass dish.

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Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1083mg | Potassium: 537mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1106IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 550mg | Iron: 1mg
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