A low-carb pizza casserole made with a zucchini crust, savory beef, rich tomato sauce, and melty mozzarella — all the pizza flavors you love, baked in one dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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4 cups shredded zucchini (2–3 medium)
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2 large eggs
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella (divided)
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1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)
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1 ½ cups pizza sauce or marinara
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, or other toppings
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×13″ baking dish.
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Salt shredded zucchini and let sit 10–15 minutes in a colander. Squeeze out all excess liquid.
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In a large bowl, mix zucchini, eggs, Parmesan, ½ cup mozzarella, and pepper.
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Press zucchini mixture evenly into the dish. Bake for 20 minutes until set and lightly browned.
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While crust bakes, brown ground beef in a skillet. Drain, then add sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
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Spread beef mixture over baked zucchini base. Top with remaining mozzarella and any toppings.
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Bake for 15–20 minutes until bubbly. Broil for 1–2 minutes for golden top.
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Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.