Zucchini Pizza Casserole

Prep: 20 minutes

Bake: 40 minutes

Yields 6-8 Servings

Ingredients

◦ 4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini

◦ ½ teaspoon salt

◦ 2 eggs

◦ ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

◦ 2 cups (8oz) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

◦ 1 cup (4oz) shredded cheddar cheese, divided

◦ 1 lb ground beef

◦ ½ cup chopped onion

◦ 1 can (15oz) Italian tomato sauce

◦ 1 medium green pepper, chopped

Directions:

• Place zucchini in strainer, sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 10 minutes. Squeeze out moisture.
• Combine zucchini with the eggs, parmesan and half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Press into greased 13-in. x 9 in. baking dish.
• Bake, uncovered, at 4oo degrees for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain, add tomato sauce; spoon over zucchini mixture.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; add green pepper. Bake 20 minutes longer or until heated through.

Source: Taste of Home website