This zucchini pizza casserole recipe is the most delicious healthy pizza ever! It has a crispy, cheesy zucchini crust topped with a rich homemade meat sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese on top. This is a pizza the whole family will love, and you'll never believe how easy it is to make!
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The Best Zucchini Pizza Casserole
If you love pizza but are trying to fit more veggies into your day, you're going to love this recipe! I'll be honest, I love zucchini bread, but this zucchini pizza casserole might just be my favorite recipe for using fresh zucchini.
This casserole transforms zucchini into a flaky, cheesy pizza crust that takes on the shape of your casserole dish. The zucchini crust is topped with a delicious homemade pizza sauce made from seasoned ground beef mixed with tomato sauce. That's all finished off with a layer of ooey-gooey melted cheese to make the best low carb pizza ever!
After one bite, you'll never see healthy recipes the same way again. This literally tastes as good as regular pizza, and even kids love it!
This zucchini casserole makes the perfect meal all by itself, but you can serve it with this house salad, or La Scala chopped salad for an even healthier meal.
Why This Recipe Works
It's so healthy. This casserole makes a high protein, low carb pizza that's mostly made up of veggies, though you'd never be able to tell by how delicious it is! Plus, the pizza is gluten-free too, and the zucchini crust is so much better than typical gluten-free crusts.
Family favorite. Every time I make this zucchini pizza casserole, it's always a hit with both kids and adults. My 2-year old daughter even loves this pizza, so I guarantee it'll be a favorite in your home too!
Easy to customize. Just like this pepperoni pizza casserole, you can switch up the toppings however you like to make this recipe uniquely yours.
Ingredients
Another thing to love about this zucchini pizza casserole is that it's made with really simple ingredients. You probably have a few of them on hand right now!
Check out everything you'll need to make zucchini pizza casserole:
- 4 cups grated zucchini
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 + ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 1lb. ground beef
- 1 tsp. sweet paprika
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cups tomato sauce
If you're picking up zucchini from the grocery store or market, definitely buy some extra so you can make this delicious zucchini tomato casserole next!
How To Make Zucchini Pizza Casserole
1. Prep the zucchini: Shred the zucchini using a food processor or grater. Place zucchini in a large colander and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir to combine, then let the shredded zucchini sit in the water for 20 minutes. Then squeeze out the moisture with paper towels the best you can.
2. Make the zucchini crust: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200°C) and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine zucchini with beaten eggs and half of the shredded cheese. Press the zucchini mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
3. Bake the crust: Put the zucchini pizza crust in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. The crust should be lightly browned when it's done baking.
4. Cook beef: While the zucchini is cooking, cook the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Break the ground beef apart and cook until it's browned on all sides.
5. Finish the sauce: To the skillet, add the sweet paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, then add the tomato sauce and cook for 5 minutes or until the sauce mixture is thickened.
6. Assemble the pizza casserole: Spread the meat sauce evenly over the freshly baked zucchini crust. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly on top, and add more cheese if you want.
7. Bake and serve: Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the shredded mozzarella cheese is fully melted. If you prefer the cheese slightly browned, put it under the broiler and broil for 2-3 minutes. Let the zucchini pizza casserole cool briefly, then slice and serve warm. Enjoy!
Tips To Make The Best Recipe
- Mix a half cup of parmesan cheese with the eggs and mozzarella cheese to give the crust more flavor.
- Swap ground beef for Italian sausage or ground turkey to switch up the meat sauce.
- Use fresh summer zucchini from the farmer's market for the best flavor.
- Add Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes to the pizza sauce for more flavor.
- Swap the tomato sauce for canned marinara sauce or any pizza sauce you want.
- Add chopped jalapeños, diced green pepper, or crushed red peppers to the sauce to give the pizza a spicy kick.
- Experiment with adding your favorite pizza toppings like grated parmesan cheese, diced green bell pepper, sliced mushrooms, or black olives.
How To Store Zucchini Pizza Casserole
In the fridge: Store leftover zucchini pizza casserole in an airtight container or wrapped tightly with plastic wrap and kept in a ziploc bag and keep in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
In the freezer: Allow the leftover zucchini pizza casserole to cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container or wrap it in plastic wrap and keep it in a freezer-safe bag for up to 4 months.
Reheating: Put the pizza back in a baking dish or on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the pizza is fully warmed through. Allow the frozen pizza to thaw overnight in the fridge, or add more reheating time.
More Recipes
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- Spaghetti casserole
- Pizza casserole
- Tomato casserole
- Ravioli casserole
- Vidalia onion casserole
- Hamburger rice casserole
- Chicken bacon ranch casserole
Zucchini Pizza Casserole
This zucchini pizza casserole recipe is the most delicious healthy pizza ever! It has a crispy, cheesy zucchini crust topped with a rich homemade meat sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese on top. This is a pizza the whole family will love, and you'll never believe how easy it is to make!
Ingredients
- 4 cups grated zucchini
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 + ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 1lb. ground beef
- 1 tsp. sweet paprika
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cups tomato sauce
Instructions
- Place the zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt, stir, and let the zucchini sit for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, squeeze out the moisture as best as you can.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine zucchini with beaten eggs and half of the shredded cheese.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan evenly. Bake for 20 minutes. The crust should be lightly browned.
- While the zucchini crust is cooking, cook the beef and onion over medium heat in a large skillet until the meat is no longer pink.
- Add the sweet paprika, salt, and pepper and stir.
- Next, add tomato sauce and cook for 5 minutes or until the sauce is thickened.
- Spread the meat sauce evenly over the zucchini crust. Then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes more or until the pizza is heated through and the cheese is melted. If you like the cheese slightly browned, put it under the broiler for 2-3 minutes.
- Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4 large slicesServing Size:
1 sliceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 555Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 4gSugar: 0gProtein: 50g
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