Low Carb Pepperoni Cauliflower Casserole

This Low Carb Pepperoni Pizza Cauliflower Bake is surprising delicious and even low in calories! When the cheesy pepperoni craving hits, bake up this cheesy vegetable dish as a main or a side dish.

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This guilt free cheesy pepperoni bake is not only super comforting but also low calorie! What more could you want? This is a basic recipe but you could consider adding in other typical pizza toppings if you’d like.

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Low Carb Pepperoni Pizza Cauliflower Bake

Ali @ Jamhands.net

This Low Carb Pepperoni Pizza Cauliflower Bake is surprising delicious and even low in calories! When the cheesy pepperoni craving hits, bake up this cheesy vegetable dish as a main or a side dish.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings, makes an 8×8-inch pan

Calories 189 kcal

Equipment

• Food Processor
• 8 Inch Square Baking Pan

Ingredients

  

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Puree:

• 4 cups cauliflower florets washed, trimmed and cut into medium sized pieces
• 2 Tbsp heavy cream
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 8 slices pepperoni regular or turkey
• ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Casserole:

• 12 slices pepperoni regular or turkey
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

 

For the Puree:

• Clean and trim the cauliflower, breaking it into medium sized pieces.
• Place in a microwave safe bowl with 2 Tbsp of cream and 1 Tbsp of butter. Microwave uncovered for 10 minutes.
• Stir to coat cauliflower with cream/butter mixture. Microwave for another six minutes on high (or until tender.)
• Remove from the microwave and put into a high speed blender or food processor along with the 8 slices of pepperoni and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

For the Casserole:

• Spread the cauliflower puree into a greased 8×8-inch casserole dish.
• Cover with 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Layer with pepperoni.
• Bake at 375f-degrees for 20 minutes. Alternatively you could microwave this for 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Notes

Recipe from I Breathe I’m Hungry

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 344mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 340IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 136mgIron: 1mg

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