Cauliflower Breakfast Pizza

paleo breakfast pizza

Pizza for Breakfast? I’m in. Try this paleo breakfast pizza for a new twist on the traditional brunch options. I mean who doesn’t love pizza any day – we all remember the pizza bagel bites commercial.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 large head cauliflower (chopped)
  • 8 large eggs, divided
  • 1 c. shredded non dairy cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. paprika (optional)
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp. Avocado oil, coconut oil or oil of choice(available at Snackin’ Free)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers (finely chopped)
  • 1 c. ham, chopped
  • 1 1/2 c. Shredded non dairy cheese
  • Freshly chopped chives, for garnish
  • Sliced Avocado

DIRECTIONS

For the Crust

  • Preheat oven to 425º 
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 
  • Place chopped cauliflower into the bowl of your food processor and pulse until you have a fine texture.
  • To the Cauliflower, add 2 of the eggs, shredded non dairy cheese, garlic, and paprika and season with salt and pepper. Pulse until combined and dough like consistency forms.
  • Transfer dough to prepared baking sheet and press to form a crust. Bake until golden brown and cauliflower is dry, this may take approximately 25 minutes.

For the Topping

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and peppers and cook until onions are transparent. Add ham and heat through approximately 3 to 5 minutes. 
  • In a bowl, whisk together remaining eggs and season with salt and pepper to taste. 
  • Pour eggs into skillet with ham mixture stirring until eggs are scrambled.
  • Remove cauliflower crust from oven. Spread a thin layer of salsa on top (optional). Top with scrambled eggs and non dairy cheese.
  • Place pizza into Broiler until cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with chives, top with avocado and serve.