Dump and Bake Zucchini Pizza Casserole
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4.7
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
220 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Dump and Bake Zucchini Pizza Casserole
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This low-carb, healthy, and delicious zucchini pizza casserole is made in one dish with minimal effort. It's a great way to serve a comforting dinner, while sneaking in plenty of veggies!
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Ingredients
Zucchini Crust:
- 4 cups “zoodles” zucchini noodles (I used about 3 small zucchinis)*
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Pizza Casserole Topping:
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese divided
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 14 ounces Pizza Sauce
- 15 lices turkey pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Place zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and allow to sit for about 10 minutes (this will help draw out some of the water from the zucchini). After 10 minutes, squeeze out moisture from the zucchini.
- In the prepared dish, combine zucchini, eggs, Parmesan cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and ½ cup of cheddar cheese. I like to use my hands to make sure that it’s all completely combined, and then press the mixture into the baking dish like a crust.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Top cooked zucchini with pizza sauce, pepperoni, and remaining cheese.
- Bake for another 15 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Notes
- You can add more substance to the pizza sauce by adding meat. Simply brown ground beef, Italian sausage, or ground turkey, drain any excess fat, and stir in your pizza or marinara sauce. Spread the sauce over the zucchini crust base and continue to prepare as directed!
- Add your favorite pizza toppings – the sky is the limit! Add sliced bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, sausage, black olives, onions, or any other pizza toppings you desire.
- To make the cheesy topping perfectly golden and bubbly, put the casserole under the broiler for the last 2-5 minutes of cook time.
- If you’re using a jarred sauce, spruce it up with some herbs and spices for more flavor. Italian seasoning, garlic and onion powder, salt, black pepper, or red pepper flakes will boost the flavor of any jarred sauce.
- You can easily cut this recipe in half and prepare it in an 8-inch square baking dish. You might also like to make a full recipe but divide the ingredients between two 8-inch square baking dishes, freezing one of the dishes for later use.
- If you don’t have a spiralizer, or if you want a shortcut, you can purchase zucchini noodles in the produce section at a lot of grocery stores. Alternatively, you can use about 4 cups of grated zucchini.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
220kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
824mg
(34%)
Potassium
539mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
895IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
24.7mg
(27%)
Calcium
344mg
(34%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 824mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 539mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 895IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 24.7mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 344mg | 34% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.7
21 reviews
Excellent
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