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Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks use riced cauliflower mixed with eggs, mozzarella cheese, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper to create a low-carb, baked crust base. After an initial bake until golden and firm, extra shredded mozzarella is melted on top for a cheesy finish. The result is a crust with a crisp outside and tender, flavorful interior that resembles traditional breadsticks without wheat flour.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
178 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks, Lunch
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178
% 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.