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Dump and Bake Zucchini Pizza Casserole

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 220 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Top cooked zucchini with pizza sauce, pepperoni, and remaining cheese.
  6. 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

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

% 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.