Whether you turn this crust into delicious “breadsticks” or top with your favorite pizza toppings, this Cheesy Cauliflower Pizza Crust will have the kiddos eating their vegetables. It packs all the flavor without the guilt.

Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe

It can be such a challenge to get the kids to eat their vegetables sometimes. My boys are teenagers now, and I don’t believe it’s gotten any easier through the years, than when they were toddlers. Even so, I still like to try to push the envelope with them from time to time. This recipe, which I make for myself regularly, was one they ended up really liking. People who are trying to eat keto or lower carb use cauliflower as an alternative to ingredients with higher starch content. I’m a cauliflower fan so, for me it’s a win-win. Just like this oven baked buffalo cauliflower from Spend with Pennies. Cauliflower can be delicious! How to make low carb Cauliflower Pizza Crust: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

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.
Prehare Pan – 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 – In a medium-size mixing bowl, mix together cauliflower, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic, onion powder, pepper flakes and eggs.
Press onto Pan – Pour onto center of sheet pan. Press into roughly a 14 x 10 inch rectangle 1/4 inch thick. Spray the top lightly with cooking spray. Bake for 15 minutes.
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.
Let stand for 10 minutes, then use a pizza cutter to cut into pieces. May serve breadsticks with pizza sauce for dipping. Garnish with parsley.

ingredients for cauliflower crust in a food processor

How to Make the BEST Cheesy Cauliflower Pizza Crust

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.

Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Cauliflower Pizza Crust: One jumbo head of cauliflower, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, dried Italian seasoning, salt, granulated garlic, large eggs, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes and chopped fresh parsley.
Kitchen tools you’ll need: A large sheet pan, food processor, medium microwave safe bowl, measuring cups and spoons, cheese grater and large spoon or silicone spatula.
Keep in mind, this is made with cauliflower and won’t have the exact same texture as a crust make with flour. That’s the nature of this lower carb option.
It’s very important to squeeze the liquid out of the riced cauliflower after it’s cooked in the microwave. You’ll be amazed how much releases from the cauliflower.
You can use this recipe in two ways. Top it with pizza sauce and pepperoni or sausage, mushrooms, peppers and onion or any variety of toppings that you enjoy.
You can also enjoy it simply topped with cheese as “breadsticks” with pizza sauce for dipping. Either way, it’s delicious.
You can adapt this recipe using different varieties of shredded cheese in the same amount.
You can omit pepper flakes from the crust and sprinkle those on top, if preferred.
This recipe can also be made using a round 14 inch pizza pan.
Regardless, if you enjoy a classic wedge salad or crispy roasted broccoli on the side, this crust has a myriad of meal-time possibilities.
Store Cheesy Cauliflower Pizza Crust chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on a sheet pan in a 375°F oven or in an air fryer.

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Make these easy Pepperoni Pizza Rolls in a muffin pan.
Treat the family to these Pizza Grilled Cheese sandwiches.
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