Best Cauliflower Pizza Bites Recipes

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CAULIFLOWER PIZZA BITES



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Just like its big relative, cauliflower crust pizza, but better! Easy and fun to eat, it's sure to be a crowd pleaser!

Provided by A Day In the Kitchen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 1h34m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large head cauliflower, cut into large chunks
2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
⅓ cup pizza sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with parchment paper squares.
  • Grate cauliflower into a microwave-safe bowl using a fine grater. Chop up any remaining pieces that are too small to grate but too big for the crust.
  • Microwave cauliflower until soft and tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Pour cauliflower into a clean dish towel cool easily handled, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Wrap the towel around the cauliflower and squeeze out as much liquid as possible; the drier the cauliflower is, the better it will hold together as a crust once mixed with the other ingredients.
  • Combine cauliflower, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl.
  • Scoop cauliflower crust mixture into prepared muffin tin, dividing the mixture evenly among the cups. Pat down cauliflower mixture with the back of a spoon, making it compact.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Spoon a small amount of pizza sauce onto each cauliflower crust. Top with remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, dividing evenly among the crusts.
  • Bake until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Let sit in pan for 5 minutes before moving each bite to a cooling rack. Let cool for 10 minutes. Peel parchment paper squares off the crusts and serve on a platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 33.5 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 308.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

KETO CAULIFLOWER PIZZA BITES



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Who says you can't have pizza when you are living the keto lifestyle? These protein-packed cauliflower bites are cheesy and packed with the same flavors you'll find on a classic slice --garlic, onion, Italian seasoning and some red chile flakes, for heat. We add a touch of jarred marinara sauce to the mix and also serve more sauce warm on the side. Just make sure the one you use is keto-approved and has no added sugar.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield about 25 bites

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small head cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds), green leaves and core removed, cut into medium florets (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
1 1/4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 1/4 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
Kosher salt
3/4 cup almond flour (about 3 ounces)
2 tablespoons keto-approved marinara sauce, plus additional for serving
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon finely grated Parmesan (about 1 1/4 ounces)
1 cup finely shredded Italian cheese blend (about 3 1/2 ounces)
Nonstick extra-virgin olive oil spray

Steps:

  • Put the cauliflower and 1/4 cup water into a medium heat-safe glass bowl. Wet a paper towel and lay over the cauliflower. Microwave until fork-tender, 6 to 8 minutes, depending on your microwave. Carefully remove the paper towel, transfer the cauliflower to a food processor (leaving any water behind in the bowl) and cool for 10 minutes. Clean out the glass bowl and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside. Stir together 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan and 3 tablespoons of the Italian cheese blend in a small bowl, then set aside.
  • Add the parsley to the food processor and pulse until the cauliflower is finely chopped and similar to the texture of rice. Transfer to a large clean kitchen towel and wring out any excess water.
  • Transfer the cauliflower mixture to the reserved bowl along with the whole egg, egg yolk, red chile flakes, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, almond flour, marinara sauce and the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Italian cheese blend. Use your hands to mix everything together until well combined.
  • Scoop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart, for about 28 total. Lightly wet your hands, then roll each mound into a round ball, re-wetting your hands as needed. This helps keep your hands from becoming sticky and makes rolling the mix much easier to do. Spray the balls with the cooking spray and sprinkle the tops with the reserved cheese mixture, pressing the cheese gently onto the tops to help it adhere.
  • Bake in the oven until light golden brown and cooked through, about 25 minutes, rotating the baking sheet once halfway through the cooking time.
  • Transfer to a platter and serve with additional warm marinara sauce alongside, for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 75 milligrams, Sodium 240 milligrams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 2 grams

CAULIFLOWER PIZZA BITES



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Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups cauliflower florets
2 medium egg white
0.26 cups low fat cottage cheese
0.5 cups Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 cups mini turkey pepperoni
nonstick spray

Steps:

  • Directions: Preheat oven to 425F. Spray mini muffin tin with nonstick spray. Place cauliflower in food processor and pulse until it reaches a rice like consistency. Place cauliflower in microwave for 8 minutes in a microwave safe bowl. Do not add water or cover. Remove from microwave and add all other ingredients, stirring to combine. Return to microwave for 2 minutes. Mix again. Divide among prepared muffin tins. Fill each one and press down lightly to compact. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until tops are brown. Freezing Directions: Allow cauliflower bites to cool completely. Remove from muffin tin, place in freezer bag, label and freeze. TO SERVE: Remove from freezer bag, reheat in microwave 30 seconds-1 minute. Serve with pizza sauce for dipping. Nutritional Information: 1 serving = 6 pizza bites, Calories 132, Fat 6g, Carbs 6.4g, Fiber 2.5g, Protein 14.7g, WW Points Plus = 3

CAULIFLOWER PIZZA BITES RECIPE



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These cauliflower pizza bites are gluten-free, low carb, and the perfect little mini pizzas for entertaining using your favorite toppings.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large head cauliflower, cut into large chunks
2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/3 cup pizza sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with parchment paper squares. Grate cauliflower into a microwave-safe bowl using a fine grater. Chop up any remaining pieces that are too small to grate but too big for the crust. Microwave cauliflower until soft and tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Pour cauliflower into a clean dish towel cool easily handled, 15 to 20 minutes. Wrap the towel around the cauliflower and squeeze out as much liquid as possible; the drier the cauliflower is, the better it will hold together as a crust once mixed with the other ingredients. Combine cauliflower, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl. Scoop cauliflower crust mixture into prepared muffin tin, dividing the mixture evenly among the cups. Pat down cauliflower mixture with the back of a spoon, making it compact. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Spoon a small amount of pizza sauce onto each cauliflower crust. Top with remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, dividing evenly among the crusts. Bake until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Let sit in pan for 5 minutes before moving each bite to a cooling rack. Let cool for 10 minutes. Peel parchment paper squares off the crusts and serve on a platter.

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