School Lunch Idea: Cauliflower Pizza Bites

These cute mini cauliflower pizzas are perfect for packed school lunches!

Ingredients:

  • 1 large head cauliflower
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 c. shredded mozzarella, divided
  • 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan
  • 3 tbsp.finely chopped fresh basil, divided
  • 1 tbsp. garlic powder
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 c. marinara
  • 1/4 c. mini pepperoni

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Grate cauliflower on the small side of a box grater to form fine crumbs. Transfer to a large bowl.
  2. Add eggs, 1/3 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, 2 tablespoons basil, and garlic powder to bowl and season with salt and pepper. Form into small patties (they will be wet) and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake until golden, 20 minutes.
  3. Top each cauli patty with a thin layer of marinara, a sprinkle of the remaining mozz, and mini pepperoni and bake until cheese melts and pepperoni crisps, 5 to 7 minutes more.
  4. Garnish with remaining basil and serve.

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