Pizza bake with zucchini crust

Source : Preheat Oven To 400 Degrees Place Zucchini In A Colander And Sprinkle With Salt Let Drain For 15 Minutes Then Squeeze Out The Moisture Combine Zucchini...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : June 19, 2026

Step:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  2. Place zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let drain for 15 minutes then squeeze out the moisture.

  3. Combine zucchini, eggs, parmesan, 1 c mozzarella and 1/2 c Monterey Jack, bread crumbs and garlic in a large bowl. Press the mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

  4. Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium high heat with olive oil. Heat until cooked through and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in tomato sauce, salt & pepper (to taste) and Italian seasoning.

  5. Spoon meat mixture over baked zucchini crust. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Monterey Jack over top. Top with mushrooms and olives.

  6. Bake for 20 mins or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

  7. All done!


Ingredients

  1. 4 c shredded unpeeled zucchini (about 2 large zucchini)
  2. 1/2 tsp salt
  3. 1/2 c Italian style bread crumbs
  4. 1 tsp minced garlic
  5. 2 eggs lightly beaten
  6. 1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
  7. 3 c shredded mozzarella cheese
  8. 1 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  9. 1 tsp olive oil
  10. 1 lb ground beef
  11. 1/2 an onion, chopped
  12. to taste Salt & pepper
  13. 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  14. 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  15. 1/2 c sliced fresh mushrooms
  16. 1/2 c sliced black olives

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