Zucchini Pizza Bake

Bake this zucchini pizza in a casserole dish with a three-cheese zucchini crust, a meaty tomato sauce, fresh veggies, and mozzarella cheese.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 409 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
• 1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style tomato sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup chopped onion
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 0.5 cup sliced black olives

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Place zucchini into a colander and sprinkle with salt; let drain for 15 minutes, then squeeze out the moisture.

Step 4

Combine zucchini, 1 cup mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Monterey Jack in a large bowl. Mix in Parmesan and eggs until well combined. Press into the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion to the hot skillet; cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in tomato sauce and Italian seasoning.

Step 6

Remove crust from the oven and spoon sauce mixture over top. Scatter bell pepper, mushrooms, black olives, and remaining mozzarella and Monterey Jack over sauce.

Step 7

Return to the oven and bake until heated through, about 20 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before slicing into six pieces and serving.