Easy Calorie Pizza Casserole with Cauliflower

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Time to turn cauliflower into pizza with this cheesy keto pizza casserole! This easy pizza casserole with cauliflower is low calorie, low carb, low fat and super tasty.

If you crave pizza but are cutting carbs, I got you.

My low carb pizza casserole is all you need. It is cheesy and satisfying but also low calorie and keto. And with cauliflower, it will keep you full and satiated for hours!

Ingredients and tips

Here we like keeping things simple. That’s why this keto cauliflower pizza casserole comes together with just a bunch of ingredients.

Here’s all you need to make this keto pizza casserole.

Cauliflower

Low fat mozzarella

Olive oil

Sea salt

Tomato sauce

Low fat cheddar cheese

On the top that, you can add more seasonings for a more flavorsome cauliflower pizza casserole.

Here is what I like using for my keto cauliflower casserole.

Smoked paprika

Italian seasoning

How to make high protein keto pizza casserole

Want to make this casserole a complete meal? Bake your cauliflower with a source of protein and boost the protein content in this dish.

Think of this keto pizza casserole as a pizza. How would you top it? Salami? Chicken?..or maybe extra cheese! Here are some ideas for you.

Chicken breast

Salami

Ham

Tuna

And if you are vegan or vegetarian..

Tofu

Seitan

Vegan meat

How to make vegan low carb pizza casserole

Making this recipe vegan is as simple as replacing mozzarella and low fat cheddar with dairy-free cheese alternatives. That’s it. All other ingredients are already vegan.

And for low carb pizza casserole which is higher in protein, consider baking it with some tofu or seitan!

How to make low carb pizza casserole

First, you will need to prepare the cauliflower.

Remove the leaves and cut cauliflower into florets, then wash under running water. Then cook cauliflower florets in salted boiling water until al dente, for around 5 to 10 minutes (do not overcook it). Finally, drain and rinse cauliflower.

Line now the cauliflower over a medium size casserole dish slightly greased with oil.

Toss the florets with 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, salt and any additional seasoning you desire (smoked paprika and Italian seasoning).

Spread tomato sauce over the cauliflower, then shred low fat mozzarella and line over the casserole.

Sprinkle low fat cheddar cheese and drizzle a drop of olive oil over the cauliflower casserole. Finally, bake it in hot oven at 200 Cº (400 Fº) for 12 to 20 minutes and enjoy!

Recipe tips

Do not overcook cauliflower. Cook it until al dente because it will bake further in the oven.

After your keto pizza casserole has baked, grill it for a couple of minutes in the oven.

Add a source of protein for a complete and more filling meal.

Flavor your low carb cauliflower dish with extra spices and seasonings. I like using smoked paprika and Italian seasoning.

Don’t forget a drizzle of olive oil on the top! It will make your cauliflower pizza casserole irresistibly crispy.

Serve warm for the best taste.

How to store cauliflower pizza casserole

Any leftover can be stored in the fridge in an airtight food container for up to 3 days. To reheat your keto pizza casserole, pop it for a couple of minutes in the oven or pan fry until warm.

▢ 1 medium cauliflower head (cut into small florets)

▢ 150 grams (6 oz) mozzarella (low fat)

▢ 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil

▢ sea salt

▢ 300 ml (1 1/4 cup) tomato sauce

▢ 25 grams (2 tbsp) low fat cheddar cheese

Optional Seasonings

▢ 1/2 to 1 tsp smoked paprika

▢ 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Preheat oven to 200 Cº (400 Fº).

Remove leaves and cut cauliflower into florets, then wash under running water.

Cook cauliflower florets in salted boiling water until al dente, for around 5 to 10 minutes (do not overcook cauliflower).Then drain and rinse cauliflower.

Line cauliflower over a medium size casserole dish, slightly greased with oil.

Toss cauliflower florets with 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, salt and any additional seasoning you desire (smoked paprika and Italian seasoning). Spread tomato sauce over the cauliflower.

Shred low fat mozzarella and line over the cauliflower.

Sprinkle low fat cheddar cheese and drizzle a drop of olive oil over the cauliflower casserole.

Bake in hot oven for 12 to 20 minutes, or until cheese has melted.

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I’m the certified nutrition coach and fitness chef behind this blog. My mission is to make eating healthy easy and satisfying – for anyone and for any diet! My philosophy is simple: real food, clean ingredients and plenty of protein to feel your best.