MOZZARELLA CORNBREAD PIZZA

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My sons like pizza but not takeout pies. I pull out my trusty baking pan to make a cornbread pizza with veggies in the crust and everything on top, from pepperoni to leftover ham. -Mary Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

3 cups shredded zucchini
1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) cornbread/muffin mix
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon pepper
TOPPINGS:
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce
3/4 cup chopped sweet red or green pepper
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
4 green onions, chopped
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. Place zucchini in a colander over a bowl; sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt and toss. Let stand 15 minutes. , Press zucchini and blot dry with paper towels; transfer to a large bowl. Add cornbread mixes, eggs, pepper and remaining salt; stir until blended. Spread evenly into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°., Spread pizza sauce over crust. Top with red pepper, olives and green onions. Sprinkle with herbs and cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 912mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.