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Zucchini Pizza Casserole – A Low-Carb, Cheesy Family Favorite

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A low-carb, gluten-free casserole with a zucchini crust, savory meat sauce, and all your favorite pizza toppings—bubbly, cheesy, and family-approved.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups grated zucchini

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella (for crust)

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 1 lb ground beef or sausage

  • 1 cup pizza sauce

  • 12 cups shredded mozzarella (for topping)

  • Pepperoni slices, olives, mushrooms (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Grate zucchini and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.

  2. Mix zucchini, eggs, mozzarella, Parmesan, seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Press into greased 9×13 dish.

  3. Bake crust for 20–25 minutes until golden and firm.

  4. Meanwhile, brown meat in skillet and drain fat. Warm sauce.

  5. Spread sauce on baked crust, top with meat, toppings, and cheese.

  6. Bake another 15–20 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Let rest before slicing.

Notes

Add red pepper flakes for spice.

Vegetarian? Use sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or lentils instead of meat.

Freeze slices for easy future meals.