Zucchini Pizza Casserole – Easy Healthy Dinner
Zucchini Pizza Casserole is a low-carb, cheesy comfort food dish made with a zucchini-based crust, savory meat sauce, and all your favorite pizza toppings. Gluten-free and keto-friendly!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1–2 large eggs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan or mozzarella
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup pizza or marinara sauce (low-sugar)
- 1½–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning
- Optional toppings: pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Grate zucchini, salt, and let sit 10 mins. Squeeze dry.
- Mix zucchini, eggs, cheese, and seasonings. Press into greased 9×13 pan. Bake 20–25 mins.
- Brown meat with onion and garlic. Stir in sauce.
- Spread meat mixture over baked crust. Top with mozzarella and toppings.
- Bake 15–20 mins until cheese is bubbly. Broil 1–2 mins if desired.
- Cool before slicing and serve.
Notes
- Squeeze zucchini well to avoid sogginess.
- Add almond flour to zucchini base for extra firmness.
- Freeze leftovers in individual portions.