Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
These Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks are gluten free, low carb and so delicious! Use this crust for breadsticks or for pizza. This recipe is a winner and a keeper!
How are you all doing? Ready for a simple recipe that’s gluten free, low carb and really easy to make? I hope you are because this recipe is a winner and a keeper.
Let me tell you about this recipe. First of all, I have made cauliflower pizza crust before but at that time I felt that there were maybe just too many ingredients in the crust. However, this time I wanted a different easier version. I was craving cheesy breadsticks so this is how I ended up making this. This recipe could not get any simpler.
How to Make Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
Simply add the cauliflower to your food processor and pulse it a few times until the cauliflower resembles rice. Next, microwave the cauliflower for 10 minutes. Add eggs and cheese, some spices if preferred and shape it into your crust.
That’s it! No squeezing the heck out of it to get all the water out, none of that is required and no worries, You will not end up with a soggy crust. Quite the opposite, you will have a nice firm crust. In other words, this couldn’t get any easier.
Can You Make Pizza Crust With This Recipe
I chose to make these breadsticks because I was just craving some cheesy breadsticks. However, this recipe makes 2 pizza crusts. With one I made a chicken pizza, and the rest breadsticks. The pizza was very simple, I just added some pizza sauce, cheese and some roasted chicken I had in the fridge.
I didn’t take any pictures because we were starving at the time and we ate the whole thing in a couple minutes.
I Don’t Have a Microwave, Can I Still Make Cauliflower Pizza Crust?
If you do not have a microwave, I’d recommend cooking the cauliflower first either in your oven or on the stovetop and then ricing it. However, I find it easier to steam the cauliflower and then rice it.
Is the Cauliflower Soggy?
The cauliflower should not be soggy at all after microwaving it. However, if you find that it is soggy, place it on a few paper towels and squeeze the water out of it.
Can You Taste the Cauliflower
Personally, I find that the cauliflower doesn’t really stand out too much and the crust really does hold together. When you pick up a breadstick or a slice of pizza, it will not fall apart!
The eggs and the cheese is what’s holding it all together! Nothing to worry about!
Looking for More Cauliflower Recipes? Try These:
- Cheesy Cauliflower Tots
- Indian Cauliflower Fried Rice with Chicken and Roasted Chickpeas
- Cauliflower Poppers
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Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 40 mins
Total: 50 mins
Serves: 8
These Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks are gluten free, low carb and so delicious! Use this crust for breadsticks or for pizza. This recipe is a winner and a keeper!
Ingredients
- 4 cups cauliflower riced, about 1 large head of cauliflower
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese I used a Tex Mex blend
- 3 tsp oregano
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese or more, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F degrees. Prepare 2 pizza dishes or a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make sure your cauliflower is roughly chopped in florets. Add the florets to your food processor and pulse until cauliflower resembles rice.
- Place the cauliflower in a microwavable container and cover with lid. Microwave for 10 minutes. Let the cauliflower cool just until there's no more steam coming from it. Place the microwaved cauliflower in a large bowl and add the eggs, 2 cups of mozzarella, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix everything together.
- Separate the mixture in two and place each half onto the prepared baking sheets and shape into either a pizza crust, or a rectangular shape for the breadsticks.
- Bake the crust (no topping yet) for about 25 minutes or until nice and golden. Don't be afraid the crust is not soggy at all. Once golden, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and put back in the oven for another 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
- Slice and serve.
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Recipe Notes
If you do not have a microwave, I’d recommend cooking the cauliflower first either in your oven or on the stovetop and then ricing it. Easiest would be to steam it and then ricing it. The cauliflower should not be soggy at all after microwaving it. If however, you find that it is soggy, place it on a few paper towels and squeeze the water out of it. Nutritional information based on 1 cup mozzarella cheese for topping. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used. The crust can be frozen, already baked, and just thaw it out on the counter or microwave. Or add the cheese and place it back in the oven and bake it for a few minutes until the cheese melts and browns.
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 99gCalories: 174kcal (9%)Carbohydrates: 4g (1%)Protein: 13g (26%)Fat: 11g (17%)Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)Cholesterol: 115mg (38%)Sodium: 310mg (13%)Potassium: 232mg (7%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 410IU (8%)Vitamin C: 26.2mg (32%)Calcium: 245mg (25%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Linda says
This bread was totally AWESOME!!!!! Best I have ever had!!! When I made mine I steamed cauliflower in large pieces in the instant pot for 3 min. released steam and removed from container. Let it cool off and put back into the empty pot and mashed by hand then I put it into a towel and wrung the heck out of it over the sink. Added all the other ingredients and baked at 400 for 25 min. till toasted on top. Turned oven off and Removed pan from oven and after cutting it put it back into oven till it got cold. Was more dried out then and could use it as pizza crust. Was super duper good!!!!
Ashley Larsen says
My whole family (kids and all) loves this recipe! Thank you so much for sharing it.
Pranki says
My son-in-law loved this! He is going low carb and immediately tagged this recipe as a keeper.
Janet says
Is it necessary to cook the rice? I made a cauliflower pizza base with raw riced cauli. It was my first so curious about the difference if the cauli was cooked first.
Joanna Cismaru says
Do you mean microwave the cauliflower first? Yeah, this will also ensure all moisture will evaporate from the cauliflower.
Suewan says
Love this recipe. It is so yummy and makes for a perfect low carb side dish or snack.
nahid says
this is very nice ,but i don’t have a microwave what should i do ?
Joanna Cismaru says
There are instructions in the recipe notes on what to do if you don’t have a microwave.
Therese says
These cauliflower breadsticks are amazing! For topping I used 2-3 T softened butter with another clove of minced garlic to spread on top & parmesan cheese with another cup mozzarella & popped back in oven! Luv garlic & cheese! Used 18×13 cookie sheets this recipe is quite plentiful! Soooooooo Good!
Lynn says
First time listing a comment but this is worth it. I’ve made this at least 10 times in the last couple months. It’s become my staple appetizer when I have company. Now when I make it I have copies of the recipe printed out because inevitably I’ll be asked for the recipe at the end of the evening.
Nicole Beaulieu says
Amazing, I’m glad it’s such a hit!
Tracy says
Omg such a great recipe!! Highly recommend to anyone! Delicious!!
Anselette Andrews says
This looks great! Has anyone reported their results when using non dairy cheese?
Hannah says
I was wondering the same thing too! The thing with the cheese is that it acts as a binder in the recipe so I guess you’d need to replace it with something else that binds. It’s worth a try using a dairy free cheese that you like : )
Nicole Beaulieu says
You’re absolutely right! Dairy-free cheese doesn’t melt as much the same as regular cheese so it won’t bind as well. You can use an extra egg along with the dairy free cheese. The texture will come out different than ours.
Frannie says
Do I add water or anything when I microwave the cauliflower?
Joanna Cismaru says
No I do not, it’s not needed.
Jo Charter says
Love this recipe, I have made it several times. Everyone loves it. I did add some other ingredients to make it feel more like a bread or even pizza dough.
Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Joanna Cismaru says
My pleasure, Jo. Glad you like it!
MaddyG says
What additional ingredients did you add that makes it feel more like bread?
Frank Echols says
Yes I made it! Yes it was fantastic! It held together, cheesy, crisp and flavorful. Thank you so much for this great recipe. You have definitely made my “cool” list.
Thanks again
Joanna Cismaru says
My pleasure, Frank!
Shirley says
Tried this and Loved it!! Very tasty. So easy to make….I didn’t use all the eggs as my head of cauliflower when riced did not come out to be 4 cups of cauliflower.
It’s a must try. Healthier than eating garlic bread sticks!! Thanks for the recipe.
Destiny Hollis says
This is delicious!!! First recipe like this that I’ve tried… Question: what is one serving? 😍
Joanna Cismaru says
Well it depends on how you cut the slices, but the whole recipe makes 8 servings.
stacey smith says
is the carbs listed per bread stick ?
Beth says
Hi Stacey Smith Says,
Yes, the nutrition information is for one breadstick or 1/8th (one eighth) of the
entire recipe.
The total carbs is 4, and with one gram of fiber, for Atkins the net carbs is 3!
Making a list right now for my trip to the store today!
Beth
Mandy says
Made it into pizza tonight; very delish!
Rosie says
I’ve made this twice now after it was recommended by a friend. I haven’t tried other recipes but I like this one. It works GREAT when patted out on one of those non stick silicone cookie mats. I’ve smeared mine with pesto, chicken and olives, and another with bbq sauce for a buffalo type pizza. It was all good. Also, we don’t have a microwave so I sauteed it fixed up already quick on a cast iron skillet on hiby heat. Moisture evaporated off.
Marina says
These are by far the best cauliflower breadsticks I have tried!! Would defiantly be fantastic as pizza crust!! Thanks!
Kelly says
Love it!
Shanda says
Very good recipe. I made it tonight and it was delicious.