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Published August 11, 2017 | Last Updated May 3, 2025 By Barbara Bianchi 17 Comments

How to make Mini Spinach Pies With Cauliflower Crusts

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Delicious mini spinach pies are so much fun to eat as everyone gets their own individual pie.

Learn how to make three-cheese mini spinach pies | Healthy Easy recipe | grain free crust | Cauliflower crust | Low-Carb

My three cheese spinach pie is one of the first recipes that I published here on the blog and has long been one of my family’s favorites. Since I’ve started eating low-carb and grain free, however, I wanted to try making a grain free pie crust.

How to recreate the golden pie crust that is usually made with flour? Cauliflower to the rescue. It worked wonderfully when I made a grain free pie crust for these gluten free chicken pot pies. And once again, it proved to be a delicious and healthy twist to these mini spinach pies too.

If you’re on a low-carb diet, you’re going to love these mini pies!

spinach pie 2

If you’re trying to stay low-carb but don’t want to feel like you’re missing out, take a look at our low-carb collection. We’ve got loads of recipes and advice to make sure you’re feeling good and staying on the right path.

These mini spinach pies are fun for a party or anytime you’re looking for a comfort food for lunch or dinner that is low-carb friendly.

Ingredients

For cauliflower crusts:

  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • cauliflower
  • water
  • parmesan cheese
  • an egg
  • salt and pepper

For spinach filling:

  • frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • cream cheese
  • muenster cheese
  • salt, garlic powder, and parmesan cheese

Instructions

*Free printable recipe card is available at the end of the post.

Ready to make them? Let’s go.

First, the crusts! The cauliflower needs to be turned into a flour-like consistency.

Learn how to make three-cheese mini spinach pies | Healthy Easy recipe | grain free crust | Cauliflower crust | Low-Carb

Pulse a few cauliflower florets at a time in your food processor until they’re the size of couscous.

Learn how to make three-cheese mini spinach pies | Healthy Easy recipe | grain free crust | Cauliflower crust | Low-Carb

Next, bring half a cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan. After stirring in the cauliflower, turn off the heat and cover the pan. The pan sits covered for 10 minutes before you remove the lid and transfer the cauliflower to a cheesecloth.

Twist the cheesecloth into a pouch and use it to gently squeeze out most of the moisture. It’s important for the cauliflower to be dry.

Learn how to make three-cheese mini spinach pies | Healthy Easy recipe | grain free crust | Cauliflower crust | Low-Carb

Finally, place the cauliflower in a large mixing bowl and mix in an egg, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper for a lovely blend of flavors.

The end result is a grainy, easy to manage batter that is ready to be shaped into thin circles that will fit perfectly in the bottom of each pot pie.

Learn how to make three-cheese mini spinach pies | Healthy Easy recipe | grain free crust | Cauliflower crust | Low-Carb

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, brush with oil, shape the circles of batter right on the oiled paper, and bake them until golden.

While they’re in the oven, you can make your spinach filling.  First, thaw frozen spinach and drain. Soften cream cheese in a skillet over a low flame. Add the drained spinach to the softened cream cheese keeping over a very low heat. Add garlic, salt, and parmesan.

By now your cauliflower crusts should be finished baking. Using a spatula, gently place one baked cauliflower crust on the bottom of each ramekin. Then cover with a slice of Muenster cheese. Fill with your spinach mixture and cover with another layer of 2 slices of Muenster cheese.

Pop in the oven for 20-25 minutes.

spinach pie 1

And get ready to dig in.

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Recipe tips and notes

  • Take the spinach out of the freezer so that it can have time to thaw, and drain it before you’re ready to cook it.
  • Since the size of heads of cauliflower can vary, be sure to divide your crusts into thin circles.
  • If you would like to make one 9 inch pie: Press your cauliflower batter into a thin crust in the bottom of an oven-safe pie dish. Bake at 450℉ for 10-15 minutes and set aside. Then turn the oven down to 350℉  and continue to follow the recipe for the filling. When the filling is ready, cover the crust lined pie dish with 6 slices of muenster cheese around. Fill with spinach mixture and cover with another layer of 6 slices of muenster cheese around the top. Then bake at 350℉ for 25 minutes.

Mini pies are so much fun to eat as everyone gets their own individual pie. I’d love to hear how you like them. Have a happy and healthy week! 💕

P.S. If you make these, share your snap on Instagram and tag #glutenfreehomestead. I always love seeing your photos.

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How to make Mini Spinach Pies With Cauliflower Crusts

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Delicious mini spinach pies are so much fun to eat as everyone gets their own individual pie.
Course brunch, Dinner, lunch
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
Total Time 45 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Calories 740kcal
Author Barbara Bianchi

Ingredients

For cauliflower crusts:

  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small head cauliflower cut into small florets
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • pepper to taste

For spinach filling:

  • 2 ten-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 8 ounce package of cream cheese
  • 12 slices of muenster cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

For the cauliflower crusts:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and brush with olive oil.
    extra-virgin olive oil
  • Pulse a few florets of cauliflower at a time in your food processor until the cauliflower pieces are the size of couscous, about 3 cups.
    1 small head cauliflower
  • Next, bring ½ cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the cauliflower to the pan. Stir. Turn the heat off and cover the pan. Let the pan sit covered for 10 minutes.
    ½ cup water
  • Then remove the lid. Transfer to a cheesecloth and twist cheesecloth into a pouch. Squeeze out as much of the moisture as possible, almost 1 cup of liquid. It is important for the cauliflower to be dry.
  • Then place in a large mixing bowl and add egg, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
    ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 large egg, ½ teaspoon salt, pepper to taste
  • Divide into 4 sections on the oiled parchment paper. Shape into circles to fit each ramekin by placing the ramekin upside down like a cookie cutter.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes and set aside.

For spinach filling:

  • Meanwhile, thaw spinach. Squeeze dry and drain.
    2 ten-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • Turn oven down to 350℉.
  • Soften cream cheese in a skillet over a low flame. Add drained spinach to softened cream cheese keeping over a very low heat. Add garlic, salt, and parmesan.
    8 ounce package of cream cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • By now your cauliflower crusts should be finished baking. Using a spatula, gently place one baked cauliflower crust on the bottom of each ramekin. Then cover with one slice of Muenster cheese. Fill with your spinach mixture and cover with another layer of two slices of Muenster cheese.
    12 slices of muenster cheese
  • Bake at 350℉ for 20-25 minutes.

Notes

  • Take the spinach out of the freezer so that it can have time to thaw, and drain it before you're ready to cook it.
  • Since the size of heads of cauliflower can vary, be sure to divide your crusts into thin circles.
  • If you would like to make one 9 inch pie: Press your cauliflower batter into a thin crust in the bottom of an oven-safe pie dish. Bake for 10-15 minutes and set aside.Then continue to follow the recipe for the filling. When the filling is ready, cover the crust lined pie dish with 6 slices of muenster cheese around. Fill with spinach mixture and cover with another layer of 6 slices of muenster cheese around the top. Then bake at 350℉ for 25 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 740kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.2g | Protein: 47g
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Comments

  1. Jocelyn says

    August 12, 2017 at 11:03 pm

    I absolutely LOVE using cauliflower crust. I do it for pizza all the time, but I never thought about using it for a savory pie!

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      August 18, 2017 at 4:33 pm

      Thanks, Jocelyn. This cauliflower crust is very satisfying with this pie. Go for it. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Patricia says

    August 12, 2017 at 11:41 pm

    5 stars
    Seems really yummy! I LOVE almost any dish with cheese in it. This seems like a really creative way to make it.

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      August 18, 2017 at 4:34 pm

      Oh boy. If you love cheese, you’ll definitely love this. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Janet says

    August 13, 2017 at 10:04 am

    Oh my! I love this! I’m definitely craving for it now. Would probably try to do this one of these days. 😉

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      August 18, 2017 at 4:36 pm

      Hi, Janet! Thanks. It’s definitely crave-worthy. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Sarah Camille says

    August 13, 2017 at 5:45 pm

    This sounds so good! I love spinach and cauliflower but rarely cook or eat them together. Thanks for sharing!
    Cheers, Sarah Camille // SCsScoop.com

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      August 18, 2017 at 4:38 pm

      Thanks, Sarah. This spinach pie turns out to be the perfect place for cauliflower and spinach together.

      Reply
  5. Ophelia Tang says

    August 14, 2017 at 12:00 am

    I love pies, and this look so delicious and healthy as well. I want to make this for my next party. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Barbara says

      August 18, 2017 at 4:46 pm

      Oh, I hope you do, Ophelia, and I’d love to hear how your guests like it.

      Reply

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