ZUCCHINI CHEESE CASSEROLE

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 326 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 848mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Veronica Mpongwana
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This casserole is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, gooey, and delicious. I love it!


Amanuael Miniweyelet
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I'm always looking for new zucchini recipes, and this one is a keeper. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Tom Mazz
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This casserole is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it and they didn't even realize they were eating zucchini.


Hlengiwe Masondo
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I'm not a casserole person, but I made an exception for this one. It was so good, I couldn't resist. I will definitely be making this again.


Stephen Zulu
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I always have a lot of zucchini in the summer, and this is a great way to use it up.


NAM VORN
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I'm not a fan of cheese, but I still enjoyed this casserole. The zucchini and bread crumbs were so flavorful that I didn't even miss the cheese.


Asghar ali asghar Ali solangi
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I love that this casserole is made with fresh zucchini. It gives it such a light and summery flavor.


Luma edits
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This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Dan Herrick
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I made this casserole for a vegetarian friend and she loved it! She said it was the best zucchini casserole she had ever had.


Bts B√∏y
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I added some chopped bacon to this casserole and it was amazing! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor and made the casserole even more hearty.


Nezuko Kanroji
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! I used a combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheese, and it was so gooey and delicious. My husband and I both loved it.


Saif Islam
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but this casserole changed my mind! It was so delicious and cheesy, and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Friends Friends
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


KSQUEEN 110
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This zucchini cheese casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors of the zucchini, cheese, and bread crumbs were perfectly balanced. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing! Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.