Ultimate Zucchini Pizza Bake: A Game-Changing Twist!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 slices

Ingredients

  • 4cupsshredded unpeeled zucchini

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • 2cupsshredded mozzarella cheese, divided

  • 1cupshredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

  • ½cupgrated Parmesan cheese

  • 2eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1poundground beef

  • ½cupchopped onion

  • 1(15 ounce) canItalian-style tomato sauce

  • 1teaspoonItalian seasoning

  • 1green bell pepper, chopped

  • ½cupsliced fresh mushrooms

  • ½cupsliced black olives

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

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

  3. 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.

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

  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.

  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.

  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.

Tips

You can use ground turkey instead of ground beef.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories409
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
26g
33%
Saturated Fat
13g
64%
Cholesterol
155mg
52%
Sodium
1182mg
51%
Total Carbohydrate
12g
4%
Dietary Fiber
3g
11%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
34g
68%
Vitamin C
38mg
43%
Calcium
556mg
43%
Iron
3mg
18%
Potassium
534mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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