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Crispy, Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza with Roasted Cauliflower

A cheesy pizza topped with savory pepponi and lightly charred cauliflower.
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Course Mains, Pizza
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

For The Pizza
  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, sliced into 1/2 inch slices
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 cup buffalo mozzarella, torn
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup shredded fontina
  • 1/2 cup grated parmigiano reggiano
  • 3 ounces sliced pepperoni
  • basil, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 450 F. Place the oven rack on the lower rack of the oven.
  • Stand cauliflower on its stem, cut into 1/2 slices, then cut into smaller pieces.
  • In a bowl, combine thyme, oregano, paprika, garlic, and onion powder. Toss in cauliflower.
  • Place the cauliflower on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, or until tender. Let the cauliflower cool slightly and break or cut into smaller pieces.
  • Roll out pizza dough on a baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle on parmigiano reggiano, asiago, shredded mozzarella, torn mozzarella, followed by the cauliflower and pepperoni.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the cauliflower is lightly charred.
  • Sprinkle with torn basil.