Submitted by Wilda Pitts, Cross Timbers, Mo.
• 4 C shredded zucchini (do not peel)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 C grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 C shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 C shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 pound hamburger
• 1/2 C chopped onion
• 1 (15-ounce) jar pizza sauce
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
Place zucchini in a strainer and sprinkle with salt; let drain for 10 minutes, squeeze out any liquid, then move to a bowl. Add eggs, Parmesan, half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Press into a greased 13-by-9 pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Brown hamburger and onion; drain. Add pizza sauce. Spoon over baked zucchini. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle green pepper on top. Bake an additional 20 minutes.
