Cauliflower Mini Pizzas

Low carb has never tasted so good. These cauliflower mini pizzas clock in at 3 carbs each but still pack a ton of pizza-flavored goodness!

  • Total 53 minutes
  • Serves 12 mini pizzas
  • Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
  • American
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Cauliflower Pizza Bites

Low carb has never tasted so good. These cauliflower mini pizzas clock in at 3 carbs each but still pack a ton of pizza-flavored goodness!

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Why this recipe works

We used our tried and true cauliflower pizza crust recipe to create these tasty little cauliflower mini pizzas, because what isn’t better in bite-sized form? They’re gluten-free, low-carb, keto-friendly, you name it but still tickle the taste buds the way that pizza should.

Cauliflower Pizza Bites on a wire rack

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Cauliflower Pizza Bites ingredients

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

CRUST – The most important part about this recipe is of course, the cauliflower crust. Cauliflower holds a surprising amount of moisture, which we don’t want in the crust. Be sure to fully dry out the cauliflower by first dicing it into small pieces, roasting it, then wringing it out with a cheesecloth (get rough with it, you’ll be shocked to see how much water comes out!).

TOPPINGS – Go crazy! Top with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, diced green pepper or onion, sausage, whatever your heart desires. You should be able to fit approximately 2-3 tsps of toppings on each mini pizza.

How to Make Cauliflower Mini Pizzas

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Grate cauliflower into rice consistency using either your food processor or a box grater.
  3. Spread cauliflower onto a parchment-lined baking sheet into as flat of a layer as possible. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower begins to brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  4. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F.
  5. Spoon cauliflower into a cheesecloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  6. In a large bowl, stir to combine cauliflower and all remaining ingredients for the crust.
  7. Place parchment squares or cupcake liners into a muffin tin and begin spooning 1 1/2 Tbsp of the cauliflower mixture in, packing it down with the back of a spoon but being sure to push up the sides.cauliflower pizza crust in muffin tinflattening cauliflower crust in muffin tin
  8. Spoon 1 tsp of pizza sauce on top of each crust. Top with 1 1/2 Tbsp of cheese per cup. If you’d like to add additional toppings, do so at this point.spooning pizza sauce on top of cauliflower pizza bitesadding cheese to cauliflower pizza biteshand adding mini pepperoni to pizza bites
  9. Bake at 425F for 13-15 minutes or until crust is nicely browned.baked cauliflower pizza bites on a cooling rack

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Why is my crust soggy?

If you do not wring the cauliflower out well enough the crust may be soggy. Be sure to get as much excess moisture out of the cauliflower before baking these. Or, simply, your crust needs longer in the oven. Bake until the crust is golden brown.

How do I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Reheat in the oven or in the air fryer.

close up of a Cauliflower Pizza Bite

Serving Suggestions

Cauliflower mini pizzas are great for lunch or dinner, plus they make a great party appetizer! Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper with marinara or ranch for dipping.

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This post originally appeared on this blog on January 12, 2022.