ZUCCHINI PIZZA CASSEROLE

Zucchini Pizza Casserole image

Provided by Mandy ny

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (15 ounce) can italian tomato sauce
1 medium green pepper, chopped

Steps:

Place zucchini in strainer; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 10 minutes. Squeeze out moisture.
Combine zucchini with the eggs, Parmesan and half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Press into greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add tomato sauce; spoon over zucchini mixture.
Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; add green pepper. Bake 20 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.1, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 169.2, Sodium 1245.6, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 7.1, Protein 40