Cauliflower Mummy Pizza Bites
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Kitchen towel
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower, riced (about 3 cups)
- 1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 8 black olives, sliced into rounds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the riced cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl and cook for 5 minutes. Let it cool slightly, then transfer to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the squeezed cauliflower, 1 cup of the mozzarella, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- Scoop the mixture into 8 small rounds on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each round slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 12 minutes until the edges turn golden.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on each round. Lay thin strips of the remaining mozzarella across the top to resemble bandages. Add two olive slices to each bite for eyes.
- Return to the oven for 5 more minutes until the cheese melts and the edges crisp.
Notes
Let the bites cool for a few minutes before serving so the cheese sets and the mummies hold their shape. If the cauliflower rice still feels wet after the first squeeze, press it again to avoid soggy bites. You can prepare the cauliflower dough ahead and shape the rounds the day before, then add sauce and cheese just before baking.
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Baking sheet, Mixing bowl, Microwave-safe bowl, Kitchen towel
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Baking sheet, Mixing bowl, Microwave-safe bowl, Kitchen towel