Rice Cake Pizza Squares (Printable)

Crispy rice cakes with flavorful sauce, cheese, and veggies for a quick, gluten-free snack or light bite.

# What You 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, optional
09 - 1 tablespoon (0.14 oz) chopped fresh basil or oregano

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place rice cakes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly over each rice cake.
04 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the sauce, followed by Parmesan if desired.
05 - Top with chosen ingredients such as olives, bell pepper, mushrooms, pepperoni, and fresh herbs.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 1 to 2 minutes. Slice each cake in half to create squares.
08 - Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It delivers all the satisfaction of pizza without the gluten or the wait for dough to rise.
  • The rice cakes stay crunchy underneath while the cheese gets gooey on top, giving you two textures in every bite.
  • You can customize each square differently, so everyone gets exactly what they want without compromise.
02 -
  • Don't skip the parchment paper or the rice cakes will stick and tear when you try to lift them off the pan.
  • If you pile on too many wet toppings, the rice cake can get soggy, so keep it light and let the cheese be the star.
  • Check them at the 10 minute mark because ovens vary and you want melted cheese, not scorched edges.
03 -
  • Use a pizza cutter to slice the finished squares cleanly without dragging the toppings off the top.
  • For extra crispy rice cakes, toast them lightly in the oven for 3 minutes before adding any toppings.
  • If you're making a big batch, use two baking sheets and rotate them halfway through for even browning.
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