Zucchini Pizza Bake

Ingredients

• cup sshredded unpeeled zucchini
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• cup sshredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• large eggs, lightly beaten
• pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• (15 ounce) can Italian-style tomato sauce
• teaspoon Italian seasoning
• green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup slice d fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup slice d black olives

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Place zucchini into a colander and sprinkle with salt; let drain for 15 minutes, then squeeze out the moisture.
3. Combine zucchini, 1 cup mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Monterey Jack in a large bowl. Mix in Parmesan and eggs until well combined. Press into the prepared baking dish.
4. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and onion to the hot skillet; cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in tomato sauce and Italian seasoning.
6. Remove crust from the oven and spoon sauce mixture over top. Scatter bell pepper, mushrooms, black olives, and remaining mozzarella and Monterey Jack over sauce.
7. Return to the oven and bake until heated through, about 20 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before slicing into six pieces and serving.