Mini Cauliflower Pizza Pies Food

MINI CAULIFLOWER PIZZAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor to a fine snowy powder. Transfer the processed cauliflower to a microwave-safe bowl and cover. Microwave until soft, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a clean, dry kitchen towel and allow to cool.
• When cool enough to handle, wrap the cauliflower in the towel and wring out as much moisture as possible, transferring to a second towel if necessary.
• In a large bowl, stir together the cauliflower, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, egg and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella until well combined.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spray the parchment with cooking spray. Use a 1 3/4-inch cookie scoop to scoop out a heaped amount of the mixture onto the parchment. Flatten with a cup into a thin 4-inch disc. Repeat with the remaining mixture to make 6 mini pizza crusts. Bake until golden, 15 minutes.
• Remove the crusts from the oven and top with some of the Creamy Tomato Sauce--not too much--and the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 5 minutes more.
• Garnish with the cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves just before serving.
• Put the butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and saute until soft, about 8 minutes. Add the tomato puree, heavy cream, salt, red pepper flakes and black pepper and cook for 10 minutes.

MINI CAULIFLOWER PIZZA PIES

Steps:

• 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.