The Best Cauliflower Pizza Crust
This cauliflower pizza crust uses finely processed and softened cauliflower mixed with eggs, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning to form a dough that bakes into a golden, crispy base. It’s topped with pizza sauce, shredded cheeses, pepperoni minis, fresh basil, and optional red pepper flakes, combining a vegetable base with classic pizza flavors in a low-carb crust alternative.
Ingredients
- ½ cup pizza sauce Pomi brand
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup pepperoni minis
- ¼ cup basil fresh leaves
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, crushed
For the cauliflower crust
- 1 cauliflower chopped, head
- 2 egg large
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
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
- You can grate the cauliflower using a box grater if a food processor is unavailable.