Name: Cauliflower Pizza Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
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 -

Ingredients for - Cauliflower Pizza Bites

1. 1 large head cauliflower

2. 2 large eggs

3. 1 c. shredded mozzarella, divided

4. 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan

5. 3 tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil, divided

6. 1 tbsp. garlic powder

7. Kosher salt

8. Freshly ground black pepper

9. 1/2 c. marinara

10. 1/4 c. mini pepperoni

How to cook deliciously - Cauliflower Pizza Bites

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 400°. Grate cauliflower on the small side of a box grater to form fine crumbs. Transfer to a large bowl.

2 . Stage

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 . Stage

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 . Stage

Garnish with remaining basil and serve.