ZUCCHINI PIZZA BITES

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When we had a vegetable garden, I was constantly looking for ways to use my ample supply of zucchini. In this family-favorite recipe, zucchini is used to make a garden-fresh-crust.-Cathy Dawe, Kent, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini, drained and squeezed dry
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 large eggs, beaten
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 medium green pepper, julienned
5 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a bowl, combine zucchini, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and eggs; mix well. Press on the bottom and up the sides of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until crust is set and lightly browned. , Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef, onion salt and garlic salt over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, drain. Stir in tomato sauce and oregano; mix well. Spoon over crust. Sprinkle with green pepper, mushrooms, Parmesan cheese and remaining cheddar and mozzarella. , Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Cut into 2-in. squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.