Cauliflower Pizza Crust
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 pieces
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Calories
68 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Description
The recipe starts by grating cauliflower into rice-sized pieces, then steaming it in the microwave to soften. The cooked cauliflower is wrapped in a towel and squeezed firmly to remove excess moisture, crucial for achieving a crisp crust. Combined with egg, shredded mozzarella, and Italian seasoning, the mixture forms a cohesive dough.
Baked initially on one side, then flipped to brown both sides, the crust becomes firm enough to support pizza toppings without becoming soggy. After this pre-baking step, pizza sauce, cheese, and desired toppings are added, and the pizza is baked again until the cheese melts.
This crust works well baked on parchment paper for easy handling and allows for customization with any pizza toppings. It pairs well with classic or veggie toppings for a balanced and flavorful meal.
Draining the cauliflower thoroughly and using freshly shredded cheese helps prevent excess moisture. The recipe can be scaled up and crusts frozen for later baking.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 egg
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
For Pizza
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- toppings as desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a pizza pan with parchment paper.
- Wash cauliflower and grate it on the large side of a cheese grater or pulse in a food processor until the pieces are about the size of a grain of rice.
- Place the grated cauliflower in a bowl and cover. Microwave 7 minutes. Remove from microwave and allow to cool.
- Place cauliflower in a kitchen towel and squeeze to drain as much liquid as possible. Discard liquid.
- Combine drained cauliflower, egg, seasoning and cheese in a bowl and mix well.
- Press cauliflower into prepared pan. Bake 12 minutes, flip crust and bake another 10-12 minutes or until browned.
To Bake Pizza
- Top as desired with cheese and toppings. Bake 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Notes
- Press drained cauliflower firmly in a towel to remove as much liquid as possible to ensure crust crispness.
- Use freshly shredded mozzarella, as pre-shredded cheese may contain additives that affect melting and texture.
- Bake the crust fully before adding toppings to avoid sogginess and ensure it holds together.
- To flip the crust safely, place a second parchment-lined pan or platter over it, flip, and remove the original parchment paper.
- This recipe can be doubled or tripled; extra crusts can be frozen and baked later.
- Nutrition info provided applies only to the crust and excludes toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice of crust (1/8th) | |
| Calories | 68 | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 117mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 124IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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