Zucchini Pizza Casserole

Another great zucchini recipe to add to the arsenal before your garden starts becoming too overwhelming!

Zucchini Pizza Casserole

Recipe modified from Taste of Home

4 c. shredded zucchini

1/2 tsp. salt

2 eggs

1/2 c. Parmesan cheese

1 c. mozzarella cheese

1 c. cheddar cheese

1 lb. ground beef

1/2 c. chopped onion

2 cloves garlic

1 tsp. basil

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

1-2 jalapeno's, optional

2 c. pizza sauce

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

Shred zucchini and place in a colander in sink.

Sprinkle with salt and allow to drain for at least 30 minutes.

Using a clean dish towel, wring out the zucchini to remove all liquid (the more the better).

In a small bowl, combine cheeses and mix to combine.

In a large bowl, mix eggs, 1/2 of the cheese mixture and the zucchini.

Press zucchini mixture into a greased 9x13" dish and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook beef with onion in a skillet until no longer pink.

Add garlic, basil, Italian seasoning, jalapenos and pizza sauce; heat through.

Pour beef mixture over zucchini.

Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Sprinkle with chopped bell pepper.

Bake at 400 for an additional 15 minutes.