A cheesy, low-carb pizza casserole with a zucchini-based crust, savory meat sauce, and your favorite pizza toppings—all baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
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4–5 medium zucchini, grated
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2 eggs
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½ cup grated Parmesan
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Salt & pepper to taste
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1 lb ground beef or sausage
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1 clove garlic, minced
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½ onion, diced (optional)
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1½ cups pizza sauce or marinara
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella
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Optional toppings: pepperoni, olives, bell peppers, mushrooms
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease 9×13″ pan.
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Grate and squeeze zucchini dry. Mix with eggs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Press into pan and bake 15–20 minutes.
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Brown beef with garlic and onion. Drain. Stir in sauce and seasonings. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
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Spread meat sauce over baked zucchini crust. Top with mozzarella and pizza toppings.
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Bake 15–18 minutes, until cheese is bubbly. Broil for extra browning if desired.
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Let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.