Susan's Favourite Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Susan's Favourite Cauliflower Crust Pizza

INGREDIENTS:

• ½  cup pizza sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 12 slices pepperoni or assorted meats
• ¼ cup sliced mushrooms
• ¼ cup black olives
• 6 – 8 cherry tomatoes, halved

FOR THE CAULIFLOWER CRUST

• 1 medium head cauliflower
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
•  ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
•  1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
•  ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
•  Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a pizza pan with parchment paper; set aside.
2. To make the cauliflower crust, add cauliflower to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground, (about 2 ½ cups)*
3. Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl. Cover loosely and place into microwave for 4-6 minutes, or until softened; let cool.
4. Using a clean dish towel or cheese cloth, drain cauliflower completely, removing as much water as possible.
5. Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl. Stir in egg, mozzarella, Parmesan and Italian seasoning, salt, season with pepper, to taste.
6. Spread and press cauliflower mixture onto the prepared pizza pan.  Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden.
7. Top with pizza sauce, mushrooms, pepperoni slices, black olives, tomato halves.**  Cover with mozzarella cheese.  Place into oven and bake until the cheese has melted, about 5–8 minutes.
8. Serve immediately, sprinkled with basil and red pepper flakes, if desired
   

NOTES:

*A box grater can also be used.

**Add any toppings of your choice

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Susan Bodnarchuk

(807) 274-7115

susan.bodnarchuk@manulifesecurities.ca