Serves 14-18
4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini, drained and squeezed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 eggs, beaten
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 medium bell pepper, julienne
5 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* Preheat the oven to 400 degree. Grease a 15 x 10 baking dish and set aside
* In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, 1/2 cup of the Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese and the eggs. Mix well. Press the mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of the prepared baking dish.
* Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the crust is set and lightly browned.
* Combine the beef, onion, salt and garlic sale in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the beef until it is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain, Stir in the tomato sauce and oregano. Mix well. Spoon over the crust. Sprinkle with bell pepper, mushrooms, Parmesan cheese and remaining Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Bake for 15 minutes more, or until golden brown.
* Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Cut into 2-inch square.
~Jennifer Klinedinst
Walkerton, Indiana