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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers and Snacks

    Cauliflower Pizza Bites or Crust Recipe

    UPDATED Apr 12, 2019 · PUBLISHED Jan 19, 2018 BY Marjory Pilley · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Bite Sized Cauliflower Pizza

    Make this easy, cheesy Cauliflower Pizza Bites recipe and add your favorite toppings for a low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free pizza night!

    Cauliflower Pizza Bites in a basket lined with a red and white checkered napkin.

    I'm sure you've heard of it. But, have you ever tried a cauliflower pizza recipe? One that has a really tasty crust?

    This recipe stands up to the hype. Cauliflower rice, cheese, egg, and spices are perfectly combined to make cheesy cauliflower pizza dough that can be shaped as a circular pie or cut into little appetizer-sized mouthfuls.

    No...it does not taste like a traditional crust. But, the cauliflower is transformed into a pleasantly cheesy base that is easy to pick up (at least when it's cut into little squares.) Top it any way you like...just like any other pizza!

    Once you've made these pizza bites, you'll be hooked on the versatility of cauliflower. Be sure to check out curried cauliflower rice and cauliflower muffins.! Before you know it you'll be obsessed just like we are!

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    Directions

    The basic ingredient for this recipe is riced cauliflower. Cook the crumbles for 3-4 minutes in the microwave until they are tender and soft.

    Or don't! If you start with a bag of frozen cauliflower rice and defrost it in the refrigerator, then you can just measure it out and proceed. It's one of the short-cuts we used in our favorite frozen cauliflower rice recipes.

    Riced cauliflower in a microwave safe bowl

    Remove cauliflower crumbles from the microwave and spread them out on a clean dish towel and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes.

    Cooked cauliflower rice for cauliflower pizza dough spread on a dish towel to cool

    The dish towel will absorb some of the moisture, but not all of it. After the mixture has cooled, fold the sides of the towel over the rice and press out more moisture. The more moisture that is removed, the crispier the crust! So, squeezing and wringing is a good idea!

    Cooked cauliflower rice for cauliflower pizza dough

    To form cauliflower pizza dough, combine the cooked crumbles with shredded cheese, spices (oregano, basil, garlic powder, and salt) and then a lightly beaten egg.

    Make it vegan by using egg-replacer and vegan shreds. To make the egg replacer, combine 1 Tablespoon chia seeds and 3 Tablespoons of water. Allow the mixture to sit for about 5 minutes or until it becomes nice and sticky. For an egg-free, dairy-free crust that doesn't use substitutes, check out this recipe by Chocolate Covered Katie.

    Press the mixture together to form a dough ball. It won't stick together like bread dough. But, the balls should hold their shape. We found it is easier to work with several smaller balls of dough.

    Hands holding cauliflower pizza dough

    Spread the dough out on a baking sheet lined with a Silpat mat or with parchment paper sprayed to prevent sticking. A pizza stone will also work! Press the mixture into the desired shape in an even layer. This crust is a tad over ¼ inch thick. Press the surface flat and then move in the sides and then do it again, and again and again...until it has a nice flat surface that is firmly packed together.

    Cauliflower pizza dough rolled flat into rectangle shape

    Bake the crust in a 425 degree F oven for about 8 - 10 minutes or until the bottom edges just begin to brown. Remove the crust from the oven and add your favorite toppings. Return it to oven and cook the cauliflower pizza for about 3-4 minutes more.

    We topped this version with more cheese and fresh basil. Use your favorite sauces, cheese, vegetables, and proteins.

    Once they have cooled a few minutes, the cheesy cauliflower pizza bites firm up nicely.

    Small rectangle Cauliflower Pizza Bites on a cutting board

    Storage

    If you don't eat them up the first day, store them in the refrigerator and reheat them in the oven the next day.

    If you love low-carb pizza, then check out spaghetti squash pizza crust and crustless zucchini pie! Want to make breadsticks instead? Check out Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks by Low Carb Yum!

    We've got you covered on pizza night. 🙂

    Cauliflower pizza bite appetizer in a serving basket.

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    Cauliflower Pizza Bites in a basket lined with a red and white checkered napkin.

    Cauliflower Pizza Bites Recipe

    Easy Cauliflower Pizza Bites recipe! Shape dough for a traditional crust or make appetizer-sized mouthfuls. Add your favorite toppings for a low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free pizza night!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 107kcal
    Author: Marjory Pilley

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups riced cauliflower 1 medium size head of cauliflower
    • 1 ¼ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
    • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 egg lightly beaten
    • Optional toppings, such as cheese, spaghetti sauce, vegetables, and meat

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
    • Place riced cauliflower on a microwave safe plate or bowl and cook on high in the microwave for 3-4 minutes.
    • Spread hot cauliflower rice out on a clean dish rag and allow to cool.
    • Fold sides of dish rag over the top of the rice and press to remove additional moisture. The more moisture that is removed the crispier the crust will be.
    • Return cauliflower rice to bowl and add oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt and cheese and stir to combine.
    • Stir in egg.
    • Use hands to compress mixture into two or three dough balls. The balls will not be as firm as traditional dough, but should hold their shape.
    • Place dough on a baking sheet covered with a silpat mat or parchment paper that has been coated to prevent sticking.
    • Press the dough into desired shape, pressing down to flatten the surface into an even layer, moving in the sides as needed.  Ideally, the thickness should be about ¼ of an inch.
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the bottom of the crust just begin to brown.
    • Remove from oven and top as desired. We added additional cheese and fresh basil.
    • Return to the oven and bake for about 3-4 minutes more.
    • Remove from oven and allow pizza to cool for about 5 minutes.
    • Cut into squares or slices and enjoy!
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 51.4mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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    1. Anne

      September 04, 2013 at 3:27 pm

      Hi, there. Looks interesting. How does it reheat? (Or wasn't there any left to find out?)

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      • Marjory

        September 05, 2013 at 7:03 am

        I hid a few for testing purposes. 🙂 I reheated them in the oven, just like you would for a pizza, and they came out perfectly!

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    2. Ali

      November 12, 2013 at 12:30 pm

      I do not own a microwave, what do you suggest for the first part of the instructions when I have to put it in the microwave?? It sounds great so I can't wait to try it!

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      • Marjory

        November 12, 2013 at 4:15 pm

        Hi! Try heating it up in a small pot on the stove top for about 5 minutes, adding a Tablespoon or two of water. Let me know how it turns out!

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    3. Chris

      November 16, 2013 at 12:34 pm

      Do these freeze well? (great crust technique btw - thanks!)

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      • Marjory

        November 16, 2013 at 2:52 pm

        They freeze really well. 🙂

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    4. Peter @Feed Your Soul Too

      December 20, 2013 at 3:19 pm

      I have made a pizza with cauliflower crust. I really like your idea of making it into bites. I featured it on my Friday Five - Flatbread & Pizza addition over @ Feed Your Soul Too - http://www.feedyoursoul2.com/2013/12/friday-five-flatbreads-pizza.html

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      • Marjory

        December 20, 2013 at 4:05 pm

        Thanks for including the cauliflower crust in your round-up!

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    5. Tara

      June 01, 2014 at 10:12 am

      What a great idea, I love this. They look to very good!!!

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    6. Cheryl Garduno

      October 12, 2014 at 8:45 am

      Nutrition information? Serving size? Sounds YUMMO! 🙂

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      • Marjory

        October 12, 2014 at 10:25 am

        Thanks so much for commenting. I don’t have nutritional software for the website. However, there are apps like My Fitness Pal that can help in this area. 🙂

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    7. Dietra

      October 12, 2014 at 8:51 am

      I have really been craving pizza so this recipe really caught my attention. The fact I had all the ingredients already was a huge plus. I am a missionary in Botswana, Africa so it is not always easy to get some ingredients. This was great! Smelled great too! I didn't have enough motz so I added cheddar. No food processor but I grated the cauliflower and that worked too! Thank you!!!

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    8. mazzaab

      June 04, 2016 at 10:52 pm

      why is it that when I print your recipes that the photo of the completed recipe whilst appearing on the screen when you scroll down to see the recipe , however when you print it off the photo disappears? I have print the yummy looking zuccini chips . and also the cheesy cauliflower pizza bites and again the picture was missing in the printed version. I personally like have the coloured photos printed, as when going through my "pile" of printed recipes it is easy to find a recipe Also, not to forget - we eat with our eye. Thank you for your very different and interesting recipes on your web site. mazza

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      • Marjory

        June 20, 2016 at 3:40 pm

        Thanks for your note! Checking with the programmer to see what the problem is!

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    9. Cindi

      January 12, 2018 at 10:10 am

      This sounds really good do you think you could use this crust for a cold vegetable pizza

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      • Marjory

        January 12, 2018 at 10:59 am

        Hello! It's definitely designed for pizza. Use the same recipe, but shape in a larger round!

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    10. Margaret

      January 30, 2018 at 2:19 pm

      5 stars
      Have had this crust several times and they never disappoint! Sometimes I make pancake sized crusts. Yum!

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      • Marjory

        January 30, 2018 at 2:20 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoy them! Thanks for your feedback!

        Reply
    11. Missy knue

      July 19, 2019 at 9:37 am

      How big are the serving size?

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      • Marjory Pilley

        July 19, 2019 at 9:58 am

        Hi! It depends on how you cut the dough. The base layer is about 16 inches x 6 inches. That can vary too depending upon how thin it has been rolled. Estimating...about 3 bites sized 2 x 1 to yield 6 servings.

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    12. Kimberly Mashburn

      September 12, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      5 stars
      Really good and so easy!

      Reply

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