Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe with Video

You know how they say you shouldn’t go grocery shopping on an empty stomach? You also shouldn’t watch food videos, TV shows, or go on Pinterst on an empty stomach. It’s practically torture. However, it can also be very useful in trying to decide where you want to go out to eat for date night or what kind of meals you want to add to your weekly dinner plan. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been inspired to try out a recipe or create a whole new one because of a video I saw. I am such a visual person, which is why I’ve introduced videos to this blog. I’ve also been doing some more step-by-step photos for recipes that could benefit from them, such as my post for Texas Roadhouse Bread Rolls. Those babies are definitely for carb-overload day.

Today’s recipe, however, is low-carb and also gluten-free. And no, it doesn’t taste like cauliflower. It tastes like pizza, somehow. I’ve discovered cauliflower is a mystical mold-able food that can taste good as a pizza crust or even as an Alfredo sauce. If you’re uneasy about the idea, watch the video to see exactly how it’s made and what it all looks like!

Check out my recipe for homemade pizza sauce.

For a fun flavor twist, see this Cauliflower Crust Thai Chicken Pizza.

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How to make

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Yield: 2 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Cauliflower pizza crust is both gluten free and low carb but tastes just like pizza! Watch the video to find out how to make it.

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 small head cauliflower, or half of one large head
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup finely shredded mozzarella
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons olive oil

For the topping:

• Pizza Sauce
• 1/2 cup finely shredded mozzarella
• Pepperoni
• Other desired toppings

Directions

For the crust:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray a large baking sheet or pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Cut the florets from the cauliflower and place in the bowl of a food processor. Process for 30 seconds, or until the cauliflower looks like tiny crumbs. Alternatively, grate the whole head of cauliflower using the large holes of a box grater. Place crumbled cauliflower in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 8 minutes. Let cool.
3. Place the cauliflower in a kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Add egg, mozzarella, garlic, salt, pepper flakes, oregano, garlic powder, and olive oil to the cauliflower, stirring to combine. Pat the mixture into about a 12-inch round on prepared pan. Brush with olive oil.
4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden.
5. Remove crust from oven and adjust oven setting to broil. Top the pizza with sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and any other desired toppings. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes, watching carefully, until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and begins to brown. Cut into slices and serve hot.

Course : Main Course

Cuisine : American

Recipe by Tessa Arias

Author: Tessa Arias

I share trusted baking recipes your friends will LOVE alongside insights into the science of sweets. I'm a professionally trained chef, cookbook author, and cookie queen. I love to write about all things sweet, carb-y, and homemade. I live in Phoenix, Arizona (hence the blog name!)