Dairy Free Pizza Casserole

Description

We get together with friends every week for dinner and one of them doesn't eat dairy. This recipe is based on rosemary black's "make-ahead pizza casserole" from the april 2009 issue of parenting magazine.

Ingredients

• Veggie Shreds Cheese
• Pepperoni
• Crushed Tomatoes
• Italian Bread
• Eggs
• Silken Tofu
• Italian Seasoning
• Garlic Cloves

Instructions

1. Spray slow cooker crock with cooking spray
2. In a large bowl, toss together the veggie shreds, pepperoni, tomatoes, and bread
3. Pour into slow cooker crock
4. Using same mixing bowl, beat the eggs with a whisk
5. Add italian seasoning and garlic
6. In small mixing bowl, stir the silken tofu with a spoon until it resembles ricotta cheese
7. Add tofu to egg mixture and beat well
8. Pour over bread mixture and toss to combine
9. Cover the slow cooker crock with foil and refrigerate at least three hours, or overnight
10. Remove from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes
11. Remove foil, place crock into slow cooker, and cover
12. Cook on high for 1 hour, then low for 3 to 4 hours, or until thermometer reads 160 degrees f
13. To cook in oven instead of slow cooker, use a 9×13 inch pan
14. Preheat oven to 350 degrees f
15. Uncover casserole and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp on top