By Wendy
Pizza.
It is, without question, my absolute FAVORITE food in the world. I fantasize about it. I could eat it every single day for the rest of my life and never tire of it. I LOVE IT.
My problem is that I can never stop at one or two slices. This leads to me consuming massive amounts of Weight Watchers Points whenever I am near pizza. This is not good.
So, I try to create recipes that allow me to satisfy my hankering for a cheesy pizza without overdoing it on Points. When I came across this Cauliflower Pepperoni Pizza Casserole Recipe on Pinterest, I knew that I had to try it immediately.
I was skeptical, but the thought of a low carb casserole that might taste like pepperoni pizza and yet be low in Points? I was game to try.
After a few attempts I switched up the original recipe and did my best to achieve a great taste, yet still keep it low in Points. I was thrilled with how delicious it was. It’s not going to taste exactly like pepperoni pizza, but it is covered in delicious mozzarella and pepperoni, and sometimes just that combo of flavors is good enough to keep me at bay.
This healthy casserole recipe is loaded with protein and fiber. I will for sure be making this again and again!
CAULIFLOWER PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE RECIPE
Tasty and low carb, this pepperoni pizza casserole uses cauliflower puree as a base instead of pizza dough. A unique texture with a fantastic flavor that helps satisfy your craving for pepperoni pizza in a much healthier way.
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Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Cooling Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 191 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower - (chopped into florets)
- 1 tbsp light butter
- 1 tbsp half and half
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese - (shredded)
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 2 oz turkey pepperoni
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 8 x 8 baking dish with non-fat cooking spray.
Using a vegetable steamer, or the microwave, steam cauliflower until tender. Transfer hot cauliflower to blender or food processor and add in butter, half and half, 1 tsp garlic powder, ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, 1/ 2 of the pepperoni slices, and salt & pepper. Puree until smooth.
Pour cauliflower puree into baking dish. Use a spatula to even out the surface. Top with the pizza sauce, and use a spoon or spatula to spread it evenly over the cauliflower, making sure not to mix it into the cauliflower. Top with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and remaining tsp of garlic powder.
Bake for about 20 minutes.
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Notes
The entire recipe makes 4 servings
The serving size is 1 piece
Nutrition
Calories: 191 kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 14.3 g (5%)Protein: 16 g (32%)Fat: 9.6 g (15%)Saturated Fat: 4.9 g (31%)Cholesterol: 38 mg (13%)Sodium: 643 mg (28%)Potassium: 457 mg (13%)Fiber: 4.2 g (18%)Sugar: 4.8 g (5%)Calcium: 190 mg (19%)Iron: 1.6 mg (9%)
Course: Dinner Recipes, Main Course Recipes
Cuisine: American Recipes
Diet: Gluten Free Recipes
Main Ingredient: Cauliflower Recipes
Category: Casserole Recipes
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14 Comments
Gina10 years ago
I thought this recipe was really yummy!!! I didn’t expect for the cauliflower to harden like pizza crust because the description says it is a casserole. So as long as you go in to it with that understanding, I think you will find the flavors really good!!! I look forward to eating the left overs the rest of the week.
Becky10 years ago
I think some may have gotten the wrong impression that this was supposed to come out crispy like pizza…it is a casserole so I guess the thick purée consistency is appropriate. Whether or not the end product was good is a different story. For pizza crust made with cauliflower, you definitely have to wring the water out after steaming it as someone else mentioned. But as a casserole I just didn’t enjoy this like I thought I was going to. I also wouldn’t recommend it as a main dish…this IMO is more a side dish. Overall I wouldn’t make it again. I saw a lot of variations on this on the web…The garlic powder was supper overwhelming and the flavors of seemingly yummy ingredients just didn’t translate. I also tossed the rest which is against my religion. I applaude you for what you do here though and am excited to try other recipes. The broccoli cheeses chicken was incredible! Keep up the good work!
Karleen10 years ago
Ew. Do not make this. It comes out like baby food. I couldn’t get the puree to thicken at all.
What I can’t figure out is why the original recipe this post links to has all positive comments. This was not enjoyable at all.Kelley C10 years ago
I was all set to make this recipe and I glad that I reviewed the comments prior to making it. I say that because I was going to feed it to my husband and 12 year old stepson. Luckily I hd a back up plan for them (chicken parm). I did decide to make a cauliflower pizza crust (this was after I had already cut my cauliflower into florets for the casserole). Luckily I was still able to make the pizza. It turned out WONDERFUL…however, my crust wasn’t stiff enough to pick up and eat as a slice of pizza. Next time I will spread the crust out more than just 9-12 inches as the recipes called for.
Mary10 years ago
Have to agree with Laura…. This recipe is awful! I have had such successes with your other recipes but the remaining part of this dinner is going in the garbage. Thanks for all the other good ones!
Laura DeSantis10 years ago
This was the grossest thing I’ve ever eaten. All I could taste was the cauliflower, and I love cauliflower, but puréed, yuck. I have loved all the recipes I have made from this site except this one.
Tami S11 years ago
I have the same question as the others. Is the puree supposed to get solid at all? Mine is very smooth like mashed potatoes.
surprise mama11 years ago
Hi! I made this tonight and the flavor is great but the purée did not get at all solid. The flavor was amazing and I will definitely make it again but is there any suggestion to getting it to e a little more solid?
Pam G.11 years ago
The pepperoni in the picture does not look like the mini turkey pepperoni I have bought. Did you use those for the picture? Also, how many slices/ounces would it be to use normal size turkey pepperoni? Thanks!
Pam G.11 years ago
Oops sorry. Just read the quick notes re: the deli pepperoni.
auntbitsy11 years ago
Does the cauli puree become “solid” like a crust at all? Or is it just soft and scoopable?
melissa11 years ago
I just made it and it came out with a hummus texture. Any suggestions for how to make it more solid.
LaaLooshPost Author11 years ago
That’s pretty much the texture that it is supposed to come out like. So it’s more like a casserole, as opposed to solid crust pizza.
Christina11 years ago
You’d need to take just about all of the water out of the cauliflower. I’ve made a pizza crust out of cauliflower before and I was actually able to pickup each piece – was shocked I didn’t need to eat it with a fork!
So, cool the cauliflower until it’s just barely warm, then dump it in a flat cotton kitchen towel. Pick up the corners of the towel and squeeze as much water out of it that you can. Do this over the sink as more water will come out of it than you think! Twist it in the towel to get even more water out.
Continue with the rest of this recipe. I think should help it be more solid like a crust.
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