Rice Cake Pizza Squares (View Print Version)

Crispy rice cakes layered with flavorful sauce, melted cheese, and your choice of toppings for a tasty bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 4 large plain rice cakes

→ Sauce

02 - ½ cup (4 fl oz) pizza sauce

→ Cheese

03 - 1 cup (3.5 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons (0.5 oz) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

→ Toppings

05 - ¼ cup (1.4 oz) sliced black olives
06 - ¼ cup (1 oz) diced bell pepper
07 - ¼ cup (0.9 oz) sliced mushrooms
08 - 8 slices pepperoni (omit for vegetarian)
09 - 1 tablespoon (0.15 oz) chopped fresh basil or oregano

# Method:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the rice cakes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Evenly spread approximately 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on each rice cake.
04 - Distribute shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, then sprinkle Parmesan cheese if desired.
05 - Top with selected toppings such as olives, bell pepper, mushrooms, pepperoni, and fresh herbs.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 1 to 2 minutes. Slice each rice cake in half to form squares.
08 - Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 25 minutes, which means you can satisfy a pizza craving without the wait or the guilt.
  • Naturally gluten-free and endlessly customizable, so everyone at the table gets exactly what they want.
  • Uses minimal ingredients but tastes like you actually tried, perfect for those moments when you need to impress without stress.
02 -
  • Wet toppings like fresh tomatoes or mushrooms need to be patted dry first, or they'll steam and make your rice cakes soggy instead of crispy.
  • Don't let the oven temperature drop below 400°F, or the cheese will melt slowly and the rice cake won't crisp up properly.
03 -
  • Cut parchment paper slightly larger than your baking sheet so it catches any cheese that drips and makes cleanup effortless.
  • Room-temperature ingredients spread and melt more evenly, so take your cheese out of the fridge 10 minutes before you start assembling.
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