Pepperoni Pizza Cauliflower Casserole (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

Ingredients

For the Puree

1 medium head of cauliflower

2 Tbsp Heavy Cream

1 Tbsp Butter

8 slices pepperoni

1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

salt and pepper to taste

For the Casserole

12 slices pepperoni

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

For the Puree

Clean and trim the cauliflower, breaking it into medium sized pieces. Place in a microwave safe bowl with 2 Tbl of cream and 1 Tbl of butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10 minutes. Stir to coat cauliflower with cream/butter mixture. Microwave for another six minutes on high (or until tender.) Remove from the microwave and put into a high speed blender or food processor along with the 8 slices of pepperoni and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. You can adjust the cream and butter to your preference for consistency.

For the Casserole

Spread the cauliflower puree into an 8 x 8 oven proof casserole dish. Cover with 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, and layer with pepperoni. Bake at 375 degrees (F) for about 20 minutes. Alternatively you could microwave this for 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutritional information: 207 calories, 15g fat, 4.75g net carbs, 10g protein

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