Here’s a teen-friendly Cauliflower Pepperoni Pizza Casserole—cheesy, veggie-packed, and full of pizza flavor! 🍕🥦
Ingredients (serves 3–4)
- 1 medium head of cauliflower (or 4 cups cauliflower rice)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (or more, to taste)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the cauliflower:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Chop cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until it’s rice-sized.
- Steam or microwave cauliflower rice for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Make the base:
- Mix the cooked cauliflower with half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Press this mixture into a greased baking dish to form a “crust.”
- Add toppings:
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the cauliflower base.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and arrange pepperoni slices on top.
- Bake:
- Bake 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and edges are slightly golden.
- Serve:
- Let cool a few minutes, then slice like a casserole or pizza.
Tips & Variations
- Extra veggies: Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or onions with the pepperoni.
- Cheesy boost: Sprinkle extra mozzarella or cheddar on top for gooeyness.
- Shortcut: Use frozen riced cauliflower to save prep time.
It’s basically all the flavor of pizza in a cheesy, veggie-packed casserole—perfect for lunch, dinner, or a fun snack! 🍕
I can also give a super quick 15-minute skillet version if you want it faster for a teen-friendly meal.
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