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.
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
Use organic when available, Serves 6, vegetarian, gluten-free
Cauliflower Pizza Bites
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!
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Oh I know for certain that me and My Little Man would really love these, I’ll give them a go.
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This sounds a fab recipe to do for children as it could get veggies inside of them X #mmbc
Another recipe that sounds good and looks great. Thanks!
This is a nice way to make a cauliflower pizza crust. I’ve tried a bigger one and it just falls apart.
These look delicious, Carol! I’m pinning it to my appetizer board on Pinterest. Thanks!
Wow, I would try these. They look amazing. TFS
These look and sound really tasty. Thank you for sharing the recipe – I’m definitely going to try it!
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Very nice 🙂
Yummo. Can’t wait to try this recipe. Sending to my daughter.
Hi Carol, these do sound surprisingly tasty and healthy too. It’s something I’d like to try just as soon as cauliflower is back in season again!
xx
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.
Those sound delicious! I have tried making zucchini crust but not cauliflower. I’ll have to give them a try. Pinned.
Yum, this recipe looks great. I am making it this weekend!
Happy spring, Kippi #kippiathome
Let me know what you think – have a great day!
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
These look delightful Carol! My clan will love these, pinning for later and thanks for sharing.
Have a lovely weekend. x #MMBC
Oh yes please, these look absolutely yummy! I need to try making these! #MMBC
These sound so good!! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Have a wonderful week.
Healthy and looks yummy. Thanks for sharing on The Classy Flamingos Blog Party…you’ve been PINKED!
Carol,
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Bev
Bev thanks so much for the feature – have a great week!