Description
Cauliflower Pizza Crust is a low-carb, gluten-free pizza base made from finely processed cauliflower, cheese, herbs, and eggs. It bakes into a sturdy, golden crust that’s perfect for holding your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower, stalk removed
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Break cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until fine.
- Steam cauliflower, then drain thoroughly, pressing out excess moisture with a towel. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and eggs.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared sheet, shaping into a 10–12-inch circle.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden and set.
- Add desired toppings and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese melts and edges crisp.
Notes
- Add fresh herbs like basil or thyme for extra flavor.
- Swap mozzarella with cheddar or provolone.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for heat.
- Make it vegan with plant-based cheese and flax eggs.
- Form smaller crusts for mini pizzas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of crust
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
