Low Carb Cauliflower Pizza Bites

Many folks are cutting back on gluten and carbs for their health. For some time, cauliflower has been used to replace carb-heavy foods like potatoes and grains. Remember creamy cauliflower mash with garlic ?  You’ve probably also heard of cauliflower pizza where cauliflower is used for the crust. Today I’m sharing cauliflower pizza bites which  are similar, and a crowd-pleasing fun food to eat.

Carol's kitchen veggies

The easiest way to make this is with a food processor. If you don’t have one, you can grate the cauliflower into fine pieces but it is more work. Process the cauliflower until it is fine. Steam until soft. Cool. Squeeze out all the fluid with a clean cloth. Now you’re ready to make tasty, cheesy pizza bites which are a great appetizer, party food, and even a main course for dinner. If you like tomato and cheese, this is a great little bite of happiness.

Cauliflower Pizza Bites

Print

Cauliflower Pizza Bites

Easy & fun to eat, cauliflower pizza bites are a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword cauliflower pizza, cauliflower pizza bites, pizza
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 Large cauliflower cut into chunks
  • 2 1/2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/3 cup Pizza sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) 
  • Line muffin tin with parchment paper squares
  • Cut cauliflower into smaller chunks
  • Process in food processor until fine
  • Microwave cauliflower in bowl for 4 to 6 minutes until soft
  • Cool & Pour onto clean kitchen towel
  • Wring towel to get all the moisture out of cauliflower. The drier the better for a pizza crust
  • In a large bowl mix cauliflower, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder
  • Scoop a small amount of mixture into each prepared muffin tin cup
  • Press with spoon to make compact
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown
  • Spoon pizza sauce into each pizza crust
  • Top with remaining mozzarella cheese on each pizza bite
  • Optional add favorite pizza toppings like olives, slices of fresh vegetables, pepperoni
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown
  • Let cool in muffin tin for about 15 minutes
  • Move bites to cooling rack
  • Cool on rack for about 10 minutes
  • Remove parchment paper from bottom of bites
  • Serve on platter for party appetizer or on saucers for dinner appetizers

Enjoy!

This post was featured at:

Classy Flamingos
featured over the moon

Thanks for the visit. Get exclusive free printables & all the news straight to your mailbox!

Subscribe

* indicates required

Please see my Link Parties page for the parties where this post was shared.

Carol

I was raised in Tennessee but have lived in Florida for many years. Love my small home in the Tampa Bay area and its developing garden. My decorating style is eclectic - some vintage, some cottage, all with a modern flair. Pursuing a healthier lifestyle. Spent many years in social services but am happily retired.

21 thoughts to “Low Carb Cauliflower Pizza Bites”

    1. Ah, Miss Deb it’s so nice to talk to you – missed you my friend. Hope you’re having beautiful days to walk in your lovely Greece.

  1. Those sound delicious! I have tried making zucchini crust but not cauliflower. I’ll have to give them a try. Pinned.

  2. I love anything that says pizza. This looks like a great healthy alternative. I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday

  3. These look delightful Carol! My clan will love these, pinning for later and thanks for sharing.
    Have a lovely weekend. x #MMBC

  4. These sound so good!! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Have a wonderful week.

I love to make new friends and get to know you.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.