Cheesy Zucchini Pizza Casserole: Indulgent Family Favorite
A delicious and indulgent recipe for Cheesy Zucchini Pizza Casserole with Ground Beef, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large zucchini
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and seasonings.
- Layer zucchini slices in a baking dish, followed by the beef mixture, and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
- Make sure to slice zucchini fairly thin for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cheesy Zucchini Pizza Casserole, Ground Beef, Family Dinner