Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
User Reviews
4.6
Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
Description
This recipe calls for pulsing cauliflower florets until finely riced, then microwaving or steaming until tender and drained well to avoid sogginess. The cooled cauliflower is combined with eggs, mozzarella, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, forming a moist dough. This mixture is shaped into breadstick or pizza crust forms on parchment-lined baking sheets.
Baking at 425°F first cooks the crust until it develops golden color and firmness, preventing sogginess. Afterward, additional mozzarella cheese is sprinkled over the crust and baked again until melted and lightly browned, adding a rich cheesy layer on top. The breadsticks have a soft interior with a slightly crispy exterior infused with herbs and garlic.
They serve as a gluten-free alternative to traditional breadsticks, suitable for snacking or accompanying meals like salads or pasta dishes. The recipe offers a way to include vegetables cleverly in baked goods without sacrificing texture.
Tips include draining cauliflower well to reduce moisture, and options to freeze the baked crust for later use. Microwaving is recommended for convenience, but steaming or oven cooking cauliflower first works well too.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cauliflower riced, about 1 large head of cauliflower
- 4 large egg
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese I used a Tex Mex blend
- 3 teaspoons oregano
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese or more, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉. Prepare 2 pizza dishes or a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make sure your cauliflower is roughly chopped into florets. Add the florets to your food processor and pulse until the cauliflower resembles rice.
- Place the cauliflower in a microwavable container and cover with lid. Microwave for 10 minutes. Let the cauliflower cool just until there's no more steam coming from it. Place the microwaved cauliflower in a large bowl and add the eggs, 2 cups of mozzarella, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix everything together.
- Separate the mixture in two and place each half onto the prepared baking sheets and shape into either a pizza crust, or a rectangular shape for the breadsticks.
- Bake the crust (no topping yet) for about 25 minutes or until nice and golden. Don't be afraid the crust is not soggy at all. Once golden, sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese and put back in the oven for another 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- If no microwave is available, steam or oven cook the cauliflower before ricing.
- Ensure cauliflower is not soggy after cooking by pressing out excess water with paper towels or cheesecloth.
- The baked crust can be frozen and thawed later; reheat with additional cheese to refresh.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 432IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 252mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
You'll Also Love
