Description
Pepperoni Cauliflower Pizza Bites are a deliciously healthy twist on traditional pizza, perfect for game nights, gatherings, or cozy evenings at home. These crispy bites combine savory pepperoni, gooey mozzarella, and tender cauliflower for a flavor explosion in every bite. Easy to make and packed with flavor, they’re sure to be a hit with family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cauliflower florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Steam or microwave the cauliflower until tender, then pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice.
- In a bowl, mix the cauliflower rice with mozzarella, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form small balls of the mixture and place them on the prepared baking sheet; lightly flatten each ball.
- Top each bite with one or two slices of pepperoni.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy outside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pizza bites (about 100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg