Grated Zucchini Pizza Casserole Recipe
This Grated Zucchini Pizza Casserole features a cheesy zucchini crust topped with keto Italian sausage, mushrooms, and a medley of cheeses. Perfect for a low-carb, high-protein meal that satisfies pizza cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Zucchini Crust:
- 4 medium zucchini, grated (approx. 4 cups)
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded Italian blend cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Topping:
- 1 pound keto Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend
- 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded Italian blend cheese (remaining from crust ingredients)
- 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
- Pink salt, to taste
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grate zucchini and place in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine grated zucchini, eggs, Parmesan, and 1 cup Italian blend cheese. Press mixture into a greased baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake crust for 20 minutes, or until set and slightly golden.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent. Add mushrooms and cook until tender. Stir in garlic, roma tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, cooked sausage, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Spread sausage mixture over baked zucchini crust. Top with Colby Jack cheese and remaining Italian blend cheese.
- Bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Ensure to squeeze out as much moisture from the zucchini as possible to prevent a soggy crust.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For extra spice, add red pepper flakes to the sausage mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg