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.

Anuwar Ahmed
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover zucchini.


Joe Frank
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I'm not a fan of zucchini, but I actually enjoyed this casserole.


Kabuye Sharif
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I would not recommend this recipe. It's too much work for the end result.


Mumena Akotar
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my casserole didn't turn out as good as I expected.


Mohammad Nazmul
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The zucchini cheese casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could use some more seasoning.


Geraldine Sanchell
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This casserole is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Indie_ Bxba
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I've tried many zucchini casserole recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Victor Jennings
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This casserole is so versatile. You can add different vegetables or cheese to suit your taste.


Abaraham Oluwatobi
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I made this casserole for a potluck dinner and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Rubina Yeasmin
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Clayton Thomas
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now one of my go-to recipes for zucchini.


Lynetta Jennings
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I love that this casserole is a great way to use up extra zucchini from my garden.


Nsindiso Nsii
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This is one of my favorite zucchini recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Grace Nawanga
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I've made this casserole several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


ODAGBOYI SOLOMON
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This zucchini cheese casserole was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the casserole was cooked to perfection.