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    Home » What We're Eating » Dump and Bake Zucchini Pizza Casserole

    Dump and Bake Zucchini Pizza Casserole

    Published: Jan 6, 2017 by Blair Lonergan

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    A collage image of a zucchini pizza casserole

    Your kids love pizza, you're trying to avoid gluten or carbs, and your husband just wants to eat meat. Oh, and you have no time to cook! Instead of calling for carry-out, prepare one easy Dump-and-Bake Zucchini Pizza Casserole that will keep your entire family happy!

    A zucchini pizza casserole topped with pepperoni

    Any busy parent knows how hard it can be to come up with new or different dinners that are healthy, that are fast, and that actually appeal to everyone around the table.

    You guys, I feel like I'm on a never-ending quest to get my boys to eat their veggies (husband included)! So when I saw a recipe on Taste of Home for zucchini pizza casserole, it obviously caught my attention. What better way to get the kids to eat some greens than by combining the veggies with their #1 favorite food -- pizza?!

    A close up of a zucchini pizza casserole with a slice out

    I tweaked the original recipe to suit my busy schedule and to make it even faster. Dump-and-bake is the way to go, right!?

    We love our spiralizer for making zucchini noodles, but if you don't own a spiralizer or if you really want this to be dump-and-go with no prep, then you can usually purchase zucchini noodles ("zoodles") in the produce or deli section at a grocery store.

    That's a shortcut that will make this pizza casserole even faster (and who doesn't want that?)!

    A zucchini pizza casserole in a glass dish with a spatula

    Making Pizza Casserole Low Carb

    The cool thing about this dish is that it tastes just like pizza, but there's no bread/dough/flour involved. Instead, you create a crust with the zucchini, egg, and cheese...and it's seriously GOOD.

    My boys were a bit skeptical when I originally introduced them to this concept. No surprise there, right? Tell 3-, 5-, and 7-year-olds that they're eating a zucchini-crusted pizza casserole and eyes start to roll.

    But, when they smelled the pizza casserole baking in the oven, and then when they saw it on their plates, they were completely sold! The boys all gave this dinner two thumbs up and a stamp of approval. And according to Gibbs, "you don't even taste the zucchini!" And that's actually true.

    This is one more dump-and-bake dinner to add to your weeknight repertoire that will keep each of your finicky eaters happy and healthy this year! Enjoy!

    Cook's Tips

    Cooking for Two? You can easily cut this recipe in half and prepare it in an 8-inch square baking dish. You might also like to make a full recipe, but divide the ingredients between two 8-inch square baking dishes, freezing one of the dishes for a later use. For freezing instructions, see below.

    Want to Prep Ahead or Freeze this Meal? You can prepare the zucchini crust early in the day and then just top the crust and bake it for dinner later on.

    Alternatively, if you would like to freeze the meal, you can bake the dish in the oven as directed, allow it to cool completely, and then cover tightly. Place in the freezer until ready to serve. To thaw the frozen dish, allow the casserole to partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Thirty minutes before baking, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temp. Uncover and bake at 350 degrees F until heated through.

    No Spiralizer? - If you don’t have a spiralizer, or if you want a shortcut, you can purchase zucchini noodles in the produce section at a lot of grocery stores. Alternatively, you can use about 4 cups of grated zucchini.

    More Delicious Pizza Recipes You Might Like;

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    4.67 from 6 votes

    Dump and Bake Zucchini Pizza Casserole

    A low carb, healthy and delicious zucchini pizza casserole. All made in one dish with minimal effort it's a great way to serve a comforting dinner on busy weeknights!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Low Carb Pizza, Pizza Casserole, Zucchini Pizza
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 35 minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 220kcal
    Author The Seasoned Mom

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups “zoodles” zucchini noodles (I used about 3 small zucchinis)*
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
    • 14 ounces pizza sauce
    • 15 slices turkey pepperoni

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
    • Place zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and allow to sit for about 10 minutes (this will help draw out some of the water from the zucchini). After 10 minutes, squeeze out moisture from the zucchini.
    • In the prepared dish, combine zucchini, eggs, Parmesan cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and ½ cup of cheddar cheese. I like to use my hands to make sure that it’s all completely combined, and then press the mixture into the baking dish like a crust.
    • Bake for 20 minutes.
    • Top cooked zucchini with pizza sauce, pepperoni, and remaining cheese.
    • Bake for another 15 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.
    • *If you don’t have a spiralizer, or if you want a shortcut, you can purchase zucchini noodles in the produce section at a lot of grocery stores. Alternatively, you can use about 4 cups of grated zucchini.

    Notes

    *If you don’t have a spiralizer, or if you want a shortcut, you can purchase zucchini noodles in the produce section at a lot of grocery stores. Alternatively, you can use about 4 cups of grated zucchini.Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 824mg | Potassium: 539mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 895IU | Vitamin C: 24.7mg | Calcium: 344mg | Iron: 1.5mg

     

     

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    Comments

    1. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious

      January 06, 2017 at 7:36 am

      OMG this looks so good! I love that zucchini can substitute so easily for most breads and grains.

      Reply
      • Blair

        January 06, 2017 at 7:53 am

        Exactly! So delicious, Megan!

        Reply
    2. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

      January 06, 2017 at 7:45 am

      I've never made a dish like this with zucchini before...I'm intrigued! Especially since pizza is my favorite food. Love that this is on the healthier side and loaded with flavor. My husband would love this, too!

      Reply
      • Blair

        January 06, 2017 at 7:54 am

        Thanks, Gayle! Yep -- it appeals to ALL! Have a great weekend!

        Reply
    3. Bethany @ Athletic Avocado

      January 06, 2017 at 10:14 am

      This is genius! As much as I love zoodles, my love for pizza will ALWAYS be greater! So great that you combined the two for this tasty crowd-pleasing casserole!

      Reply
      • Blair

        January 06, 2017 at 7:56 pm

        Thanks, Bethany! I agree -- Pizza > Zoodles! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Karly

      January 06, 2017 at 5:10 pm

      Anything with "dump and bake" in the title is right up my alley. This looks delicious and so darn simple! I have a feeling this one might be a new weeknight staple!

      Reply
      • Blair

        January 06, 2017 at 7:57 pm

        You and me both, Karly! Dump and bake is the way to go!

        Reply
    5. Kristy from Southern In Law

      January 06, 2017 at 10:06 pm

      Yum! This looks amazing - and Jesse has just started loving zucchini so this came at the perfect time!

      Reply
      • Blair

        January 07, 2017 at 5:21 am

        Awesome! Hope you'll give it a try, Kristy!

        Reply
    6. Treasure | TreasuredMom

      January 07, 2017 at 6:25 pm

      I am so excited to try this out. I love eating zucchini and I like it even better when I can trick my kids into eating it. Unfortunately, none of them are fans of zucchini - raw or cooked. Another trick is to shred, then freeze the zucchini when it's in season. Then when you thaw it, the water naturally separates and can be drained right off. Thanks for another great recipe!

      Reply
      • Blair

        January 07, 2017 at 7:26 pm

        Hi, Treasure! I love the idea of freezing zucchini to use in the off-season. Thank you! And I'm so glad that you might give this a try. Hopefully it passes the kids' approval!

        Reply
    7. Courtney

      January 14, 2017 at 9:27 am

      5 stars
      I made this last weekend and I will tell you it was AMAZING!!! I am a family of one so I cut it into single servings and froze a few of them. I did add a diced onion which I sauteed for a few minutes while the zucchini was draining. I ate this for the whole week and literally could not wait for lunch each day! It heats back up very nicely. I will definitely be making this again. Thank you for the great recipe!

      Reply
      • Blair

        January 14, 2017 at 9:05 pm

        Yay! I'm so glad that you loved it, Courtney! I agree -- it reheats so well!

        Reply
    8. Veronica

      January 17, 2017 at 11:39 pm

      3 stars
      Im confused we are taki g a zucchini and slicimg it and using it as the base

      Reply
      • Blair

        January 18, 2017 at 1:35 pm

        Yes, the zucchini noodles (or grated zucchini) will form a crust when it's baked with the egg and cheese. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Denise

      January 22, 2017 at 6:00 pm

      5 stars
      OMG... this was absolutely delicious! My husband and I both loved it! I made it exactly like the recipe! Next time I will add some mushrooms on the top and put onions in the crust just for a different variation! Thank you so much for the recipe and a great way to use up my frozen shredded zucchini?

      Reply
      • Blair

        January 22, 2017 at 7:10 pm

        Yay! So glad that it was a hit, Denise! I always feel a huge amount of success when my husband will actually eat zucchini (or any veggies, really). 🙂

        Reply
        • Rachel Verdi

          June 06, 2021 at 5:58 pm

          5 stars
          Absolute winner! I added white mushrooms and green onions on top. Glorious last night, great for lunch, and Im already looking forward to leftovers tonight! Lol When Im happy eating anything 3 meals in a row, you know its fabulous. Perfect for my low carb, calorie controlled diet, too! Thanks so much for this one. Next time we'll make 4 and freeze 3. Just perfect for grab and het dinners!

          Reply
          • Blair

            June 06, 2021 at 6:36 pm

            That's amazing to hear, Rachel. Thank you!!

            Reply
    10. Kathleen

      September 10, 2017 at 4:29 am

      OMG I have made this twice and will be making it again this weekend for football!! The flavor is amazing and just like eating your most favorite pizza. You can add and doctor up any way you like and I agree it reheats great. I always gratre zucchini and zoodle it and vacuum seal and freeze it. I also make cauliflower rice and florets and vacuum seal and freeze as it is so much cheaper to do and keeps so long. THIS IS A KEEPER!!!!!!????????????????????

      Reply
      • Blair

        September 10, 2017 at 6:01 am

        Yay! That's so great, Kathleen! I agree -- it's crazy how much it tastes like a regular pizza! Glad that you've enjoyed it, and have fun watching football this weekend (we'll be doing the same thing around here). 🙂

        Reply
    11. Beth B

      November 27, 2017 at 8:10 pm

      5 stars
      WOW! I made this tonight and my husband said, several times, "This is a keeper. Don't forget about this one. It's amazing!" He had no idea the crust was zucchini. When I told him, he couldn't believe it. I use zucchini noodles in quite a few dishes, usually with a little pasta, and he likes it but he LOVED this dish!!! I did too! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Blair

        November 27, 2017 at 8:12 pm

        That's wonderful, Beth! I'm so glad to hear that your husband enjoyed it too! That's always the best feeling -- when you can convince the men in the house that a healthier option is still tasty! 🙂

        Reply
    12. nancy hoyt

      September 11, 2018 at 12:18 pm

      I think that what makes pizza have the best flavor is when the cheese is browned....I have been making my own pizza casserole for years and always bake it enough to get bubbly and brown or broil...

      I also make this basic recipe into CHEESE ENCHILADA CASSEROLE OR BEEF ENCHILADA CASSEROLE using only cheddar or mexican cheese combo and canned enchilada sauce. I did find that I missed the flavor of the corn tortillas so I do use a layer of them on the bottom, after a little sauce to soft and less sticking...

      Reply
      • Blair

        September 11, 2018 at 2:03 pm

        I agree! The browned cheese on top is SO good! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Amanda p

      January 10, 2019 at 5:18 pm

      Do you think you could turn this into a bbq chicken pizza by changing the meat, sauce and adding so Gouda and cilantro?

      Reply
      • Blair

        January 10, 2019 at 8:01 pm

        Yes! I think that would be a great new recipe! 🙂

        Reply
    14. Jeanine Bevacqua

      October 25, 2019 at 3:43 pm

      This sounds so yummy! We just happen to have some Zukes on the counter waiting to be spiralized!!

      Reply
      • Blair

        October 26, 2019 at 4:51 am

        Perfect! Enjoy, Jeanine!

        Reply
    15. Emily

      April 10, 2021 at 1:55 pm

      5 stars
      Made this one with some turkey sausage, mushrooms, and black olives!! We loved it!
      Thanks for putting all these out; your recipes never disappoint!

      Reply
      • Blair

        April 10, 2021 at 4:22 pm

        Wonderful! I love that you found this oldie-but-goodie! I need to remember to enjoy it when the zucchini is abundant this summer. Thanks for taking the time to leave me a note. 🙂

        Reply

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