Easy Pizza Bowl with Rice (Kid-Approved!)

This easy Pizza Bowl recipe is packed with melty cheese, savory sauce, and your favorite toppings. A fun and customizable meal everyone will love!

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Why You’ll LOVE This Recipe

You are going to love this recipe because it brings the flavor of pizza without having to leave your home or have hours of prep work!

The best part? Everyone in the family will love this! That means no need to be a short-order-chef tonight! Plus, you can turn this into a fun food experience by having everyone build their own bowl! Now that’s a win-win!

Ingredients You’ll Need

The main ingredients you’ll need are:

Rice– This is going to be the base of your bowl.

Pizza Sauce– Grab one you love.

Mozzarella Cheese– You can’t forget the cheese!

In addition, you’ll want to have oregano and pepperoni.

How to Make A Pizza Bowl

This Easy Pizza Bowl with Rice is a simple dish that can be had as an after-school snack, simple lunch, or way to satisfy that pizza craving!

Start by cooking up instant white rice according to the directions on the package. Then, add a sprinkle of oregano, half of the total mozzarella cheese and the marinara.

Next, add the remainder of the cheese, pepperoni, and any other toppings you’d like!

Pop this in the microwave for about 45-90 seconds or until the cheese is melted! Allow this to cool to a reasonable temperature, it will be hot!

Expert Tips and Tricks

Since I’ve made this a few times I’ve come up with some expert tips and tricks:

• Make your bowl in an oven-safe container and pop it in under the broiler for a crisp top!
• Use a blend of cheeses for a more complex flavor profile.
• Avoid using a thin sauce. If you are someone that doesn’t love a ton of toppings, a thin sauce will fall to the bottom of the bowl.

Once you make a Pizza Bowl a few times you’ll be an expert, too! Be sure to leave your tips and tricks in the comments down below.

Additions and Substitutions

Some additions you may want to add are:

• Mushrooms
• Sausage
• Black olives
• Banana peppers
• Bacon bits

If rice isn’t for you, you could substitute it with cauliflower rice, quinoa, mushrooms, beef, or chicken!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

If your question hasn’t been answered so far you may find the solution here! If not, be sure to leave it in the comments below. I’ll be sure to get you an answer as soon as I can!

Can I make this with cottage cheese?

You can make this with cottage cheese for a protein boost! Try blending together the pizza sauce and cottage cheese for a creamy, protein-packed sauce.

Are Pizza Bowls healthy?

Pizza Bowls may not be the best option to have on a daily basis but they can be a part of a balanced diet.

Is this gluten free?

This pizza bowl is not gluten free as written. But, you can replace the rice with a gluten-free option such as cauliflower rice.

A Word From a Registered Dietitian

This Pizza Bowl recipe isn’t meant to demonize classic pizza. This is simply a more flexible way to enjoy the fun flavors of pizza on a weeknight without having to order out or spend house prepping!

Pizza Bowls may seem like it isn’t the most nutritious option but in reality it may be more balanced than you expect! The rice provides a course of carbohydrates, the sauce has veggies, the cheese and pepperoni have dietary fats and protein. Then, you can top with as many veggies as you like!

Craving More?

If you make an Easy Pizza Bowl be sure to leave a 5-star rating and comment down below. It really helps spread the recipe so more can give it a try! Also, tag me in a photo of your creation on Instagram. I would love to see and share it!

Looking for other recipes? Give these a taste:

• Pita Chip Nachos
• Vegetarian Enchiladas
• Stuffed Pepper Casserole
• Cheeseburger Salad

Easy Pizza Bowl with Rice Recipe

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