Zucchini Cheese Casserole

Name: Zucchini Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Asian Dinners, Asian Recipes, Indian Recipes, Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini (about 3 medium); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 large eggs; 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained

The taste of pizza in this dish—and the goodness of garden produce—makes it a surefire hit with folks of all ages!—Emma Gayle Hageman, Waucoma, Iowa

Ingredients

4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini (about 3 medium)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained

Directions

Place zucchini in a double thickness of cheesecloth; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 10 minutes. Gather ends of cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
In a bowl, combine zucchini, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and eggs. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes or until crust is set.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, garlic powder, and oregano; bring to a boil. Spoon over crust.
Top with green pepper and mushrooms; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 25-35 minutes longer or until heated through and cheeses are melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 326 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 848mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.

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annlindblad

Aug 19, 2017

Husband added ketchup, but I thought it was tasty as is.
Mandy257

Feb 11, 2014

I used pizza sauce instead of the tomato sauce, and fresh mushrooms. It was a wonderful dish, my whole family loved. It is also a good way to use up leftover zucchini.
administrator

Aug 25, 2011

very tasty, my husband loved it. Leftovers reheat well in the microwave too.