The Best Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Easy to make, grain-free AND so healthy. Plus, you will honestly not even be able to taste a difference!
I know what you’re thinking. A cauliflower crust? Ummmmm, no, thank you. But guys, believe me. This crust is bomb.com. And you know I wouldn’t lie to you.
I tweaked an old recipe of mine for mini cauliflower pizzas, except in this version, you get to have those super crisp edges – the edges that everyone fights for.
And you know it wouldn’t be the best cauliflower crust without Pomi’s Pizza Sauce, which is BPA and gluten-free, with no water or citric acid added. Really, it’s just suitable for any stinking recipe.
You can add anything for your toppings: cheese, mini pepperonis, fresh basil leaves, crushed red pepper flakes, etc. Or you can add some eggs and bacon for a LEGIT breakfast option. It’s just a thought, you know?
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The Best Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Ingredients
- ½ cup Pomi Pizza Sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup pepperoni minis
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
For the cauliflower crust
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
- To make the cauliflower crust, add cauliflower to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground, yielding about 2-3 cups.*
- Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl. Cover loosely and place into microwave for 4-5 minutes, or until softened; let cool.
- Using a clean dish towel or cheese cloth, drain cauliflower completely, removing as much water as possible.
- Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl. Stir in eggs, mozzarella, Parmesan and Italian seasoning; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Spread cauliflower mixture into a 15- by 10-inch rectangle onto the prepared baking sheet. Spray lightly with nonstick spray and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden.
- Top with pizza sauce, cheeses and pepperoni minis. Place into oven and bake until the cheese has melted, about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve immediately, sprinkled with basil and red pepper flakes, if desired.
Notes
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How large does the head of cauliflower need to be ??
An average medium cauliflower is about 1-1 1/2 pounds.
Made it tonight and it was great! I used a little less of the Italian seasoning since it was too strong of a flavor that tasted a bit synthetic to me. It was Target brand seasoning so maybe next time I’ll try a different brand. Both myself and my 11 year old daughter liked it though!
I would like to try this using a pizza stone. Has anyone done this.
I made it using a pizza stone and the crust came out really soft. Not sure if I should bake longer. but then the toppings will burn. So It came out soft this time.. IDK why exactly.. Maybe I baked it too long or something or other along the process of making it… Its still really tasty!
For crispier crust I bake it a bit before putting the toppings on. Then return it to the oven.
Made pizza tonight. Delicious. I needed to bake crust a lot longer and I think I put Pam on both parchment paper and then again on the top. Next time I won’t coat parchment first.
same here. needs to be crunchier.
This is something I’ve been wanting to try!
Made it. Love it!
Can I use frozen riced cauliflower?
Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment.
I use this! I steam in the microwave and let it cook then squeeze! This pizza is awesome.
I do! I steam it and then let it cool and then squeeze the heck out of it in a dry dish cloth. works great!
Do you think you could steam the cauliflower first and then process? Trying to make this without a microwave. Thanks!
Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment.
I, too, am thinking about how to make the crust without using a microwave. Seems like you’d need to use cheesecloth or something in the steamer since the cauliflower is chopped into crumbs. I was wondering about roasting it in the oven.
I put the cauliflower in a skillet and stick it in the over for 5 minutes or so.
You do not have to cook the cauliflower at all. Just shred it. I make this all the time. For a large pizza 2c shredded raw cauliflower, 2c mozzarella, 2 eggs. I like to shred lots of garlic into my crust as well.
Isn’t the crust more soggy cooki g it this way?
I always make mine WITHOUT cooking the cauliflower first.
Use a frying pan on med heat and cook out some of the liquid from the califlower. Stirring constantly to prevent Browning. (Unless of course you want it browned). I also reduced to 1 egg and used 1/2 cup of parmesan. Hard cheeses work best. I didn’t care for the “egg flavor” when using 2 eggs.. have fun . Great recipe w alterations 😉
I would suggest not steaming first. Steaming first, then processing, is how you make a mashed potato replacement with cauliflower.
You don’t have to microwave. I cooked it or water on the stove, like rice. Turned out great!
The pizza looks great. Perfect for Saturday movie night. Today my wife works. I will try to surprise her. I hope she will love it!
Looks yummy! I would love to see a video on how this recipe is made
Yup, I am one of those people who have thought, “A cauliflower crust? Ummmmm, no, thank you.” But your pictures are so drool-worthy, I think I’m gonna have to give this a try. You’ve never lead me astray before!
So simple I love it! And of course mini pepperoni! Can’t wait to try it!
I’ve mad quite a few of your recipes, and they’ve all turned out yummy. I can’t wait to try this one!
Hi Chungah,
This pizza looks so good. Love that you used a cauliflower crust.
Gotta try this sometime. Thanks for the easy recipe! 🙂
Amy
I’ve made this at least 10 times! It’s so good and easy.
I buy the rices cauliflower at Costco. I use 1-1/2 bags
And makes two cookie sheets square almost.
After I microwave cauliflower I let it cool and turn it out on a thin kitchen towel (clean) and squeeze excesss water. It forms a semi ball Then spread it on cookie sheet.
Try it!
What size are the bags of rice cauliflower?
So you can use the bag of “riced cauliflower” for this recipe???