The bounty of the fresh grown veggies continues!
The zucchini plants just keep giving! I’ve started shredding and freezing and while some were still draining I decided to “trick” the hubby into eating his veggies – but with lots of cheese!
I was a little warie that this would taste very good – but it was delicious and i’m tickled pink to have tried and found this recipe!
Zucchini Pizza Casserole
September 27, 2018
Get your veggies and make it taste good!
Persons
8
Serving Size
1/8 of the pan
Prep Time
20 hours
Cook Time
40 hours
Notes
Can freeze in single servings, need to defrost half power before toster oven or the microwave
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 3/4 pound ground beef (or 1/2 lb turkey meat, 1/4 lb chorizo)
- 1/4 cup Taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup chopped onion (macerated)
- 1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce
- 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. Place zucchini on towels and in a colander or bowl. Let stand 10 minutes, then squeeze out moisture.
- Combine zucchini with eggs, Parmesan and half of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Press into a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Bake 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat, crumbling beef, until meat is no longer pink; drain. Mix in taco seasoning. Add tomato sauce; spoon over zucchini mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; add red pepper. Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes longer.
- Freeze option: Cool baked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap casserole; reheat on a lower oven rack until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Zucchini Pizza Casserole
Serves: 8
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Amount Per Serving: 1/8 of the pan
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|---|---|---|
| Calories | 315 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 20 | 30.8% | |
| Saturated Fat 10 | 50% | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol 119 | 39.7% | |
| Sodium 855 | 35.6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 10 | 3.3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2 | 8% | |
| Sugars | ||
| Protein 25 | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium | Iron | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Lazy Bear Foods
Verdict: Amazing! Delicious!
Mix up the meat, can also make it all veggie
