Mini Cauliflower Pizza Pies

Name: Mini Cauliflower Pizza Pies
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 10 pizzas
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray; 24 ounces frozen cauliflower rice, thawed; 1 egg, beaten; 6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 italian link sausage, casing removed; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced; 1/2 small red onion, finely diced; 2 tablespoons sliced black olives, coarsely chopped

Submitted by Arlyn Osborne

"Cauliflower pizza crust gets a new look with these mini pizza pies. Top them with sausage crumbles, pepper, onion and olives, or pick your own toppings."

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photo by limeandspoontt

Ready In:: 1hr 45mins
Ingredients:: 14
Yields:: 10 pizzas

ingredients

Cauliflower Pie Crust
nonstick cooking spray
24 ounces frozen cauliflower rice, thawed
1 egg, beaten
6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
Pizza Filling
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 italian link sausage, casing removed
8 ounces tomato sauce
¹⁄₄ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¹⁄₂ green bell pepper, finely diced
¹⁄₂ small red onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons sliced black olives, coarsely chopped

directions

For the Crust:
Preheat oven to 350°F Place ten 3.5-inch tart pans on top of a baking sheet and spray with nonstick spray.
Add the cauliflower rice to a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Cook the cauliflower in the microwave, according to package instructions. Let cool. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the cauliflower, using a dish towel to wring out the moisture.
Transfer the cauliflower to a bowl and add the remaining crust ingredients. Mix together with a fork.
Add about 2 tablespoons of the mixture to each of the tart pans and press evenly into the bottom and up the sides.
Bake 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool.
Remove the cauliflower pie crust from the tart pans. First remove the outer ring. Then carefully use a small offset to separate the bottom of the crust from the bottom of the tart pan. Place pie crusts on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
For the Pizza Filling:
Heat about 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet over medium high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes, breaking up with a wooden spoon. Drain on a paper towel lined plate.
Add 2 teaspoons of tomato sauce to each crust and spread. Top with mozzarella, sausage crumbles, onions, peppers and olives.
Bake 7-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Combine the remaining tomato sauce, sausage, onions, peppers and olives in a bowl and microwave until warm. Serve on the side with the cauliflower pizza pies.