Description
Indulge in a comforting slice of Zucchini Pizza Casserole, where layers of fresh zucchini, savory ground meat, and gooey cheese come together in a delightful dish. This simple recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, transforming everyday ingredients into a culinary masterpiece that even picky eaters will love. Enjoy each cheesy bite as it brings friends and family together around the dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis, sliced thinly
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or beef
- 2 cups pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and bell peppers until softened. Add ground turkey or beef, cooking until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add pizza sauce and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Layer half of the zucchini slices at the bottom of the baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix eggs, half of the mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread half of the meat mixture over the zucchini, followed by half of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers ending with remaining zucchini on top.
- Top with panko breadcrumbs and remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg