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Pizza Casserole with Cauliflower

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Posted:4/13/20
Updated:4/28/22
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This pizza casserole with cauliflower is a one dish meal made with pepperoni, cauliflower and plenty of cheese, all mixed with pizza sauce. An easy dinner that’s family friendly and quick to make! 

This pizza casserole with cauliflower is a one dish meal made with pepperoni, cauliflower and plenty of cheese, all mixed with pizza sauce. An easy dinner that's family friendly and quick to make!

Easy Pizza Casserole

My family would eat pizza every day if I let them. Heck, I’d eat pizza everyday if I allowed myself. This casserole is a fun twist on a classic meal with nutritious cauliflower cooked in a zesty pizza sauce, plenty of cheese, and our favorite pizza toppings – pepperoni and basil.

Pizza casserole has it all – it’s quick, doesn’t dirty up a ton of dishes, and has flavors that both kids and adults adore. Make it for dinner tonight and watch the rave reviews come in!

This pizza casserole with cauliflower is a one dish meal made with pepperoni, cauliflower and plenty of cheese, all mixed with pizza sauce. An easy dinner that's family friendly and quick to make!

How Do You Make Pizza Casserole With Cauliflower?

The first step is to chop your cauliflower into small florets. Now bring a pot of water to a boil and cook cauliflower until it’s softened, about 4-5 minutes. Drain. Add cauliflower into a 11×8 casserole dish.

This pizza casserole with cauliflower is a one dish meal made with pepperoni, cauliflower and plenty of cheese, all mixed with pizza sauce. An easy dinner that's family friendly and quick to make!

Mix the butter, heavy cream and garlic in a small bowl. Pour the butter mixture over the cauliflower. This mixture smells like the garlic sauce that some restaurants put on pizza crust, yum!

This pizza casserole with cauliflower is a one dish meal made with pepperoni, cauliflower and plenty of cheese, all mixed with pizza sauce. An easy dinner that's family friendly and quick to make!

Chop up your pepperoni. You can use a knife, cutting shears, or just rip them up with your hands. Add into the casserole dish.

This pizza casserole with cauliflower is a one dish meal made with pepperoni, cauliflower and plenty of cheese, all mixed with pizza sauce. An easy dinner that's family friendly and quick to make!

Add 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella on top of the cauliflower and mix. Pour the pizza sauce evenly on top.

This pizza casserole with cauliflower is a one dish meal made with pepperoni, cauliflower and plenty of cheese, all mixed with pizza sauce. An easy dinner that's family friendly and quick to make!

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella on top of the casserole.

This pizza casserole with cauliflower is a one dish meal made with pepperoni, cauliflower and plenty of cheese, all mixed with pizza sauce. An easy dinner that's family friendly and quick to make!

Add your remaining slices of pepperoni.

This pizza casserole with cauliflower is a one dish meal made with pepperoni, cauliflower and plenty of cheese, all mixed with pizza sauce. An easy dinner that's family friendly and quick to make!

Now it goes into the oven! Cook the casserole at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. When it’s cooked completely and comes out of the oven, feel free to garnish it with fresh basil or oregano. Dinner is served!

This pizza casserole with cauliflower is a one dish meal made with pepperoni, cauliflower and plenty of cheese, all mixed with pizza sauce. An easy dinner that's family friendly and quick to make!

Pizza Casserole Cooking Tips

  1. Feel free to use any favorite pizza toppings. If you’re not really a pepperoni fan, try using Canadian bacon, cooked Italian sausage or hamburger meat. 
  2. If you’re able to find mini pepperoni at your store, you can use that instead of slicing the regular sized pepperoni.
  3. I really love mozzarella in this dish, but any Italian-style cheese will work.
  4. Choose your favorite brand of marinara or pizza sauce for this recipe. You can also make a homemade tomato sauce if you want.
  5. Serve this casserole with a fresh garden salad and garlic knots for an amazing meal. 
This pizza casserole with cauliflower is a one dish meal made with pepperoni, cauliflower and plenty of cheese, all mixed with pizza sauce. An easy dinner that's family friendly and quick to make!

Add-ins and Variations

While I keep things simple with a mix of pepperoni, cauliflower, cheese and pizza sauce, you can absolutely add more of your favorite pizza toppings to this recipe. Other great options are:

  • Bell peppers
  • Mushrooms
  • Olives
  • Canadian bacon
  • Chicken

This dish makes for great leftovers, simply reheat individual portions in the microwave. Or pop the whole dish back in the oven for a several minutes. 

Bonus: Love pizza? Check out these mini pizzas too!

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Pizza Casserole with Cauliflower

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This pizza casserole with cauliflower is a one dish meal made with pepperoni, cauliflower and plenty of cheese, all mixed with pizza sauce. An easy dinner that's family friendly and quick to make! 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
serves 6

Ingredients

  • 1 large cauliflower head cut up into small florets
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 15 slices pepperoni quartered
  • 1 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3/4 cup pizza sauce
  • 12 slices pepperoni
  • fresh basil or oregano to garnish

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Drain. Place cauliflower into a 11×8 casserole dish.
  • In a small bowl mix butter, heavy cream and garlic. Pour butter mixture over cauliflower.
  • Add 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella on top of your cauliflower. Use a spoon to mix everything up.
  • Pour pizza sauce on top of your cauliflower.
  • Pour the remaining 1 cup shredded mozzarella evenly on top.
  • Place remaining 12 slices of pepperoni on top of casserole.
  • Cook at 375 degrees for 20 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted. Garnish with fresh basil or oregano when it comes out of the oven.
  • Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:American
Keyword:pizza casserole
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  1. Kushigalu says

    February 18, 2020 at 3:57 pm

    Totally in love with this casserole recipe. So delicious. Must try!

    Reply
  2. Cyndy says

    February 18, 2020 at 3:44 pm

    So creative and a great use of my favorite vegetable. My family loves it!

    Reply
  3. Emily Liao says

    February 18, 2020 at 3:30 pm

    This casserole is so delicious! I love making this for an easy weeknight meal – plus I don’t have to do anything to the cauliflower.

    Reply
  4. Tashina Knight says

    July 27, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    Will definitely try this. I like pizza except for the crust – so I rarely eat it unless it’s the only option. But I love cauliflower. So this may be the perfect pizza for me. Pesto is my favorite type of pizza – wonder how that would be with cauliflower?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 27, 2014 at 3:23 pm

      Pesto and cauliflower go together great!

      Reply
  5. Krystal says

    June 17, 2014 at 9:09 am

    My stomach does not take kindly to heavy cream, is there an alternative I could use and not ruin the recipe? I’m so excited to try this!

    Reply
  6. Lois says

    September 14, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    The only person that has said this was good was the creator. While I believe it will be I would like to hear comments from people who have actually tried it and liked it. I see the picture and I already know it looks good. Maybe this is my problem as it says comments not reviews.

    Reply
  7. Michelle says

    August 26, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    This is a great idea! Cauliflower is such a versatile vegetable. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 26, 2013 at 5:39 pm

      Thank you for stopping by Michelle!

      Reply
  8. Amy Tucker says

    August 26, 2013 at 10:24 am

    Well this looks like a lot of fun! Can’t wait to try. Found you via #foodiefriendsfridays!!!!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 26, 2013 at 12:16 pm

      Thanks Amy!! It’s one of my favorite casseroles!

      Reply
  9. Julie @ This Gal Cooks says

    August 2, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    Cauliflower is one of my favorite vegetables. This is a pretty creative casserole. Excellent that it is low carb! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 2, 2013 at 11:31 pm

      Thanks Julie, I hope you enjoy it! 🙂

      Reply
  10. gotasté says

    July 22, 2013 at 6:51 am

    Aw…this is exactly what I am searching for. a good cauliflower recipe. Just the way I like it 🙂

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 14, 2013 at 8:45 pm

      Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  11. CoffeeTableCookbook says

    July 11, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    This is so playfull, I love it! Still in shock that you can meet three people in one weekend who DON’T like pizza. Insane.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 11, 2013 at 1:55 pm

      I know, I think they should be required to wear anti pizza buttons so we can identify them quickly!

      Reply
  12. Amy @ Elephant Eats says

    July 11, 2013 at 11:12 am

    This is SUCH A GOOD IDEA!!! Cauliflower is like one of my favorite veggies…my husband doesn’t like it so i rarely make it, but maybe if I disguise it as pizza he would eat it. There’s a cauliflower pizza crust recipe going around the healthy living blogs…have you seen it? I think it first appeared on eatingbirdfood.com. It looks really good but I haven’t had a chance to try it yet.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 11, 2013 at 12:31 pm

      I think it’s a great way to disguise cauliflower as pizza.. who can say no to it then? 🙂

      Reply
  13. Miss Messy says

    July 10, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    What a fantastic idea! This looks delicious!! 😀

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 10, 2013 at 5:43 pm

      Thanks Miss Messy!

      Reply
  14. Mr. & Mrs. P says

    July 10, 2013 at 11:13 am

    Great idea pam!! Need to try this… Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 10, 2013 at 12:21 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  15. Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says

    July 10, 2013 at 2:42 am

    I’m surprised there are people that doesn’t like pizza! {{{ Shock Face}}} Oh well, their loss. I do love the idea of a pizza casserole. Love that cheesy gooey goodness, YUM! 🙂

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 10, 2013 at 12:18 pm

      I know, crazy right? I guess that just means more pizza for us. 🙂

      Reply
  16. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

    July 10, 2013 at 12:47 am

    We eat a LOT of pizza in our house. Love this idea!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 10, 2013 at 12:17 pm

      Ashley, you have a great house! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Sarah says

    July 9, 2013 at 9:29 pm

    I love pizza, but I also love wearing my jeans. This is the best of both worlds!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 9, 2013 at 11:20 pm

      Hahaha, good one Sarah. 🙂

      Reply
  18. Katie says

    July 9, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    The word genius is so cliche, yet it is the only word that is coming to mind right now. I LOVE this idea and I’ve had a jar of pizza sauce in my pantry for months, without a plan for it. I can easily adapt this to make it non-dairy too. I’ve also been feeling this “pressure” to make a cauliflower pizza crust, but like you I am wary of pureeing or mushing vegetables like that (unless in dip form, as per my post today.) Can we just call this post permission to ignore that nagging guilt-inducing thought?

    Thanks, let’s do that.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 9, 2013 at 11:21 pm

      Katie, do it! Let me know how you like it. 🙂

      Reply
  19. jackie @ Marin mama cooks says

    July 9, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    Ok, I love this post and I’m so trying this pizza! I love that you can just throw it together so quickly. It’s a great and healthy week night meal. So, quick question, how is the consistency of the cauliflower? Does it get soggy or is it al dente? I only ask because my kids will ask.
    My daughter has a friend that doesn’t like pizza. I don’t get it either. I have always loved and will always love pizza. It has two of my favorite things, carbs and melted cheese! yummo! Ok, totally pinning this recipe girl and making it soon. xoxo, Jackie

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 9, 2013 at 3:56 pm

      I hope you make it and enjoy it! The cauliflower does not get soggy, it still has a slight crunch to it. I agree about the carbs and melted cheese… melted cheese makes everything better! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Sophie33 says

    July 9, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    hahahahahahha,…You are so funny 🙂 I love those pizza stickers aka background: pretty cool & a pretty amazing dish as well!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 9, 2013 at 3:55 pm

      Glad you like those stickers. 🙂

      Reply
      • Sophie33 says

        July 11, 2013 at 3:49 am

        I made your tasty dish yesterday using fresh cauliflower from my father’s garden & he , my mom, my husband & I all loved it too! 🙂 xxx

        Reply
        • Pamela says

          July 11, 2013 at 12:15 pm

          I love that you used fresh cauliflower! So glad you all enjoyed it! 🙂

          Reply
  21. Pam says

    July 9, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    What a clever and tasty idea! It looks great.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 9, 2013 at 2:09 pm

      Thanks Pam!

      Reply
  22. Kelly says

    July 9, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    I love this cauliflower pizza casserole, what a great dish! Wow, I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who didn’t like pizza but I know this would be a great option for those that are watching their carb intake. Looks fabulous:) Pinned!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 9, 2013 at 2:10 pm

      Thanks so much Kelly!

      Reply
  23. Suzanne says

    July 9, 2013 at 1:01 pm

    Love this idea!! Perfect for my low carb lifestyle. I never thought to use cauliflower!! Brilliant.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 9, 2013 at 2:09 pm

      Enjoy Suzanne, let me know if you try it! 🙂

      Reply
  24. Kelly @ hidden fruits and veggies says

    July 9, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    doesnt like pizza?! That’s almost as sad as my coworker who HATES peanutbutter. Crazy people, right? This dish sounds crazy amazing — instead of pepperoni, I would definitely top with more veggies! Mmmm veggies!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 9, 2013 at 12:39 pm

      Doesn’t like peanut butter? Oh my! I don’t know if I could work alongside someone with those views! 😉

      Reply
  25. Faith @ Pixie Dust Kitchen says

    July 9, 2013 at 11:00 am

    My boyfriend would love this recipe. Pizza is his favorite food and he adds garlic to almost every savory dish I make him. (And if he’s in the kitchen with me, he’ll find a way to add the garlic himself. Crazy, I tell you.) This pizza sounds so good and I think I’ll make it for Brian sometime!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 9, 2013 at 12:12 pm

      Let me know how you both like it! 🙂 Garlic… mmmmmmm!

      Reply
  26. Monica says

    July 9, 2013 at 10:37 am

    Pamela – you’ve got some kind of great lighting where you live! Great pictures.
    Would you believe my 8-year old has a classmate or two who does not like pizza?! Seriously? I think they’ll come around eventually. I do like this alternative – I love cauliflower and need to try this pizza casserole.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 9, 2013 at 12:12 pm

      Hi Monica, can you imagine a life without pizza? There goes 3 of my dinners in the past week! 😉

      Reply
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