This cauliflower pizza crust tastes amazing and is perfect for those who are looking for a gluten-free pizza option.
How was everyone’s weekend? Did you get some sun? It was gorgeous here in Seattle; absolutely perfect weather. We were even able to get out and do some yard work yesterday.
Do you ever get that sluggish feeling after eating pizza or pasta? All those carbs can really drag you down and are not ideal for eating in the evening. Today I’m giving you an alternative to those carb-filled pizzas out there.
Cauliflower is such a diverse vegetable. You can use it in place of rice, and now as a pizza crust!
We eat a lot of pizza in our home. I love pizza. If I could only eat one thing for the rest of my life it would be pizza. I just love it. I’ve seen a few cauliflower pizza crust recipes on Pinterest, so I figured it was about time for me to try one.
I was surprised at how easy this was to make! I’ve never used cauliflower as an alternative for rice or gluten before, but it worked out perfectly!
I think the hardest thing about eating pizza and pasta is the sluggish feeling you get afterwards. Don’t you agree? Luckily you don’t have that with this cauliflower pizza crust. The hubs and I both agree this is the only way we’ll eat pizza at home anymore. It tasted great and really wasn’t as hard to make as it may seem.
- 1 1/2 cups cooked, riced cauliflower
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp crushed garlic
- pizza sauce & toppings of your choice
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Link baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
- For the cauliflower: Cut the florets into chunks and pulse in a food processor until they look like rice. if you don't have a food processor you can use a cheese grater.
- Microwave the riced cauliflower for around 5 minutes. Do not add water.
- In a medium bowl, combine cauliflower, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and egg.
- Add Italian seasoning and garlic and mix until well combined.
- Place dough on the baking sheet and press out to about a 9 inch round.
- Bake 15-18 minutes. the edges will look burnt, but it really doesn't taste like it at all.
- Remove from oven and add your pizza sauce, toppings and final 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Place pizza back in the oven under the broiler, just until the cheese melts, usually around 3-5 minutes.
- Serve immediately and refrigerate leftovers for up to two days.
Writing this post makes me want another cauliflower pizza! Maybe it will be on the menu again this week.
Enjoy!
Yes!! I have been wanting to try cauliflower crust pizza for a while. I printed two recipes but knowing that you love yours, I’m definitely going to try yours. But I have to not tell Kevin and just feed it to him :-p He thinks it sounds terrible. Glad to know you love pizza like we do!
Our weekend was great! Camping was fun but exhausting. We were worn out yesterday but it was nice to have time at home after. How was time with your friends??
Oh my gosh, my mouth watered seeing that first photo! That looks like something from a restaurant. I need to try this because my boys loooooooove pizza (me too, of course) and I’d feel so much better feeding them this!
This looks like it turned out so well! I’m impressed with all of your pizza toppings! It puts my usual cheese to shame 😉 I haven’t tried cauliflower crust yet but I keep hearing good things about it, so maybe I need to give it a try!
I want to try this so badly!! Saving this to add to the menu for sure!!
I’ve been wanting to try the cauliflower crust too. There’s a radio show I listen to and one of the hosts swears by this crust. Looks easy enough. Thanks for sharing your results. Have a fabulous week!
We love cauliflower crust!! My family gobbles it up and I agree–definitely feel way better than when I eat normal pizza!
Always great to hear another convert to the cauliflower crust. 🙂
And yes, I love not feeling all icky and tired when I’m done eating pizza. 🙂
I’ve been making this for a couple months now! It is absolutely fabulous! My husband and oldest daughter don’t care for it very much, but i love it because:
1- it’s delicious
2- I can eat pizza without a tummy ache afterwards
I’ve also made the cauliflower cheesy “breadsticks”… those are so yummy too!
Thanks for sharing Tiffany! I hope you have a wonderful week my friend!
xoxo
that looks amazing and super easy! I think I need to try this tonight!
We love cauliflower pizza crust – nom nom!
Alright! I might have to try this! We are extreme pizza lovers as well. Wow, this really looks delicious. I guess all I can do is try it and see what everyone’s reaction is. LOL. Thanks so much for sharing this with us, Tiffany!
I bet they will like it. Cauliflower doesn’t have much flavor so all the ingredients you add really makes it taste like a pizza crust. Let me know if it turns out well!
I just made my first cauliflower pizza crust and I am totally sold!! The recipe I found is a little different, but yours seems way easier…I’ll have to try yours too! 🙂
I know right?! Such a good substitute for all the gluten.
You should totally try it. I love making recipes my own. 🙂