Cheesy Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Whether you’re craving crispy breadsticks or a healthier take on pizza night, this Cheesy Cauliflower Pizza Crust has you covered. Packed with cheesy flavor and a hidden serving of veggies, it’s a guilt-free twist that even the pickiest eaters will love. Perfect for dipping, topping, or enjoying on its own, no one will guess it’s cauliflower!

Is Cauliflower Crust Healthier than Classic Pizza Crust?

It can be, depending on your health goals. Cauliflower crust is often marketed as a healthier alternative to traditional pizza dough, and in many cases, it is. Here’s a breakdown:

• More Vegetables = More Fiber – You’re sneaking in extra veggies and potentially more fiber than a standard crust, depending on the recipe.
• Lower in Carbs – Traditional crusts are usually made with refined wheat flour, which is high in carbs and calories. Cauliflower crust typically has fewer carbs, making it popular with keto, low-carb, or diabetic diets.
• Gluten-Free – For those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease, cauliflower crust (when made without wheat-based binders) can be a safe and tasty option.

Ingredients to Make Cheesy Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe

Getting kids to eat their vegetables can be a real challenge. My boys are older now, and honestly, it hasn’t gotten any easier than when they were toddlers. Still, I like to push the envelope every now and then. This cauliflower cheese crust recipe is one I make regularly for myself, and to my surprise, they actually liked it! Cauliflower is a popular alternative for those following keto or low-carb diets because it’s lower in starch. As a cauliflower fan myself, it’s a win-win: nutritious, flavorful, and surprisingly family-approved. Cauliflower can be delicious! Ingredients to make low carb Cauliflower Pizza Crust: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Cauliflower – One jumbo head of raw cauliflower replaces flour in the crust.
• Cheese – Shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese forms the glue to hold the crust together.
• Whole Egg – One large egg binds the crust.
• Seasonings – Dry Italian seasoning, salt, granulated garlic, onion powder and crushed red pepper flakes.
• Fresh Herbs – Chopped fresh flat leaf parsley adds color and freshness.

How to Make the BEST Cheesy Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe

When substituting cauliflower for flour in a crust, I’ll be the first to say, that the texture isn’t going to be the same as flour. It’s just not. That said, it’s a mighty tasty option to shake things up from time to time.

• Prep the Cauliflower Florets – Place cauliflower florets into a food processor and process until finely riced. Cook in a microwave safe bowl on high power, covered for 5 minutes. Let cool.
• Heat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet – Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with a silicone mat or foil sprayed with cooking spray.
• Remove Liquid from Cauliflower – Place cauliflower into a kitchen towel and squeeze to remove excess moisture. Repeat until excess moisture is removed.
• Combine with Cheese and Seasonings – Stir together cauliflower, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, seasonings and eggs.
• Press the Cauliflower Mixture onto the Pan – Pour onto center of sheet pan. Press into roughly a 14×10-inch rectangle. Spray the top lightly with cooking spray.
• Oven– Bake per the cook time in the recipe.
• To Make Pizza – Top with pizza sauce and your favorite pizza toppings along with remaining 1 cup cheese and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Bake for 8-10 minutes until toppings are cooked and cheese is golden and bubbly. 
• To Make Breadsticks – Sprinkle the crust with remaining 1 cup cheese and 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan. Bake for another 8 minutes or just until the cheese is golden and bubbly and crust is golden around the edges.
• Serve – Use a pizza cutter to slice into pieces. Serve breadsticks with pizza sauce for dipping. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Cauliflower Cheese Pizza Crust

• One large sheet pan for baking the crust. You could also bake this cauliflower crust pizza on a pizza stone.
• Cheese cloth or a lint free clean kitchen towel. It’s very important to squeeze as much liquid out of the riced cauliflower after it’s cooked in the microwave. You’ll be amazed how much releases from the cauliflower, don’t skip this step.
• Food processor for ricing the cauliflower.
• Medium microwave safe bowl to steam the cauluflower.
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Cheese grater for pepping the cheese.
• Large spoon or silicone spatula.
• Aluminum foil, parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Recipe Variations and Substitutions

• Flour – Keep in mind, this is made with cauliflower and won’t have the exact same texture as a traditional pizza crust make with flour. That’s the nature of this lower carb gluten free option.
• Enjoy as a Pizza Crust – You can use this recipe in two ways. Top it with pizza sauce and pepperoni or sausage, mushrooms, green peppers or any bell pepper, olives and onions. The sky’s the limit, you can add any variety of toppings that you enjoy.
• Enjoy it as Breadsticks – You can also enjoy it simply topped with cheese as “breadsticks” with pizza sauce for dipping. Either way, it’s delicious.
• Cheese – You can adapt this recipe using different varieties of shredded cheese in the same amount. Sharp cheddar cheese, colby jack cheese, gruyere cheese, swiss cheese or pepper jack cheese for a spicy crust.
• Spice – You can omit pepper flakes from the crust and sprinkle those on top, if preferred.
• Herbs – You can replace parsley with fresh basil or oregano.
• Alternate Shape – This cauliflower cheese crust recipe can also be made using a round 14-inch pizza pan.
• Serving Options – You can serve this as a side dish with any meal, or alongside a classic wedge salad or crispy roasted broccoli on the side, this pizza crust has a myriad of meal-time possibilities.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers – Store Cheesy Cauliflower Cheese Pizza Crust wrapped in aluminum foil or in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating – Reheat on a sheet pan in a preheated 375°F oven or in an air fryer.
• Freezer – You can freeze this crust for up to 1 month, but please note, it can be a bit soggy once thawed.

More Pizza Recipes to Make

• Pepperoni Pizza Chicken is smothered with pizza sauce and cheese.
• Homemade Meatball Pizza for family movie night or game day snacking.
• Asiago Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms is delicious with a side of the cauliflower pizza crust.
• Supreme Pizza Dip features all of the flavors of a loaded up pizza without the crust.
• Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza is a hit whenever it’s served.
• Make these easy Pepperoni Pizza Rolls in a muffin pan.
• Treat the family to these Pizza Grilled Cheese sandwiches.
• Pizza Skewers from Food Network.

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