Description
Enjoy a low-carb twist on a classic favorite with this Zucchini Pizza Casserole. Layers of zucchini, cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings come together in a delicious and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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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
- Fresh basil, chiffonade
Other Optional Toppings
- Sausage crumbles
- Black olives
- Bell peppers
- Onions
- Mushrooms
- Bacon
- Red pepper flakes, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F: Spray a 9×13 glass dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Grate zucchini: Measure out 4 cups, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes. Ring out excess water using a tea towel.
- Mix zucchini: Combine zucchini with black pepper, eggs, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and parmesan cheese. Spread mixture into the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Add toppings: Top with pizza sauce, remaining mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and desired toppings. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh basil, cool for 5 minutes, then cut and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
