Cauliflower Pizza Casserole Recipe
This Cauliflower Pizza Casserole offers a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional pizza. Featuring roasted cauliflower as the base, it’s layered with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and your favorite toppings like pepperoni. Perfect for a family-friendly dinner or a healthy comfort food option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Total Time: 52 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Base
- 1 large head of cauliflower (cut into small florets)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce & Seasonings
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to taste
Cheese & Toppings
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- pepperoni (or toppings of choice)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for roasting the cauliflower and baking the casserole.
- Prepare Cauliflower: In a 9×13 baking dish, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Roast Cauliflower: Spread the cauliflower in a single layer in the dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the florets begin to turn golden brown and slightly tender.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Remove the dish from the oven, spoon the marinara sauce evenly over the roasted cauliflower, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Add a dash of Italian seasoning to enhance the flavor.
- Top and Bake: Add pepperoni or your preferred toppings evenly across the casserole. Return it to the oven and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
Notes
- You can customize toppings with vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives to suit your taste.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute mozzarella with a vegan cheese alternative.
- To reduce sodium, opt for a low-sodium marinara sauce and limit added salt.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving to allow it to set for easier slicing.
- This dish works well as meal prep, storing leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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