Zucchini Cheesy Bake (Printable Recipe Version)
Cheesy goodness with beef and zucchini gets melty—this warm, pizza-inspired dish is a family win.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Veggie layer
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800 g zucchini, not peeled, shredded roughly
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Half a teaspoon of salt
→ Cheese mix
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2 large eggs
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50 g Parmesan, grated fresh
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100 g mozzarella, reduced fat, shredded
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50 g cheddar, shredded
→ Toppings and meat
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450 g ground beef
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75 g onions, chopped up small
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425 ml tomato sauce, Italian style
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1 medium bell pepper, either red or green, diced
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100 g mozzarella, reduced fat, shredded
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50 g cheddar, shredded
# Steps to Make It:
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Start by setting your oven to 200°C top and bottom heat. Put the shredded zucchini in a strainer. Sprinkle the salt over it. Wait for 10 minutes, then squeeze out all that extra moisture.
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Grab a big bowl. Mix the zucchini together with the eggs, Parmesan, plus half each of the mozzarella and cheddar. Spread it in an oiled baking dish, about 33 by 23 cm (holds 3 liters). Press it in so it's nice and flat.
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Slide the veggie layer into the oven for 20 minutes to get it a head start.
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While that's baking, fry the ground beef and onions in a large pan on medium. Cook until the beef is crumbly and cooked through. Pour off any grease. Add the tomato sauce and stir together.
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Put the meat-and-sauce mixture over the baked veggie layer. Throw on the rest of the mozzarella and cheddar. Add the diced bell pepper across the top.
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Pop it all back in the oven for another 20 minutes. You're done when the cheese is melted everywhere and a little golden on top.
# Extra Information:
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Let it sit five minutes before you dig in. Makes it way easier to slice up.