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
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.
We’re not really sure what went wrong, but this turned out more like a frittata than breadsticks. We used shredded cheddar instead of mozzarella, but it seemed like the main issue was that there were too many eggs. It still tasted great, though!
Might have something to do with the size of the cauliflower!
I felt the same way! So now I make it with half the eggs (1 egg for 1/2 recipe) and it holds together and is much less egg-y. I love it this way.
I make this often and it’s a hit every time. Even with hubby who isn’t a big veggie eater.
This recipe is the BOMB! I can’t believe I waited so long to make it!! I can’t believe it’s carb free. So happy it’s the fall season – this recipe will be on repeat in my home for the next 6 months!
This was so delicious, my picky kids both ate it and asked for more. Neither of them had a clue it was cauliflower! A++ will definitely make again, and I’ll use it for pizza bases as well.
Can you use frozen cauliflower rice for this recipe?
You can, you just might have to squeeze some excess water from it.
This is the best! I used one pan with parchment paper and the other just oiled, USE PARCHMENT PAPER! 😉 Super good. I cannot have mozzerella so I used Monteray Jack and pepper jack for topping. Made a super simple marinera with Roma tomatoes. EXCELLENT, family loved it too without knowing it was Cauliflower. SCD Diet Compliant the way I made ::) Thank you for the recipie!
My pleasure, so glad you liked it!
Brilliant keto recipe!
I did however, use 3 eggs instead of 4 and it turned out perfect.
Made the marinara sauce on the side for a dip – truly delicious.
When adjusting the size of the recipe on the Print page, the 2 cups of mozzerella in the body of the instructions does not change as it does in the list of ingredients.
The list of ingredients will change as the measurements are an input of their own and can be easily multiplied or divided by the plug-in. The instructions are written, so it wouldn’t be possible to have it change in there as well.
I also had a issue that the ingredient list said 1 cup plus more but the text said to add 2 cups to the cauliflower so I did that and didn’t have anything left for a topping, oops, but still tasty.
Hello this looks amazing! Do you also have a recipe for the dip on the pictures ? Would like to try both 🙂
It’s marinara! Give this recipe from our other blog a try ☺️ https://cravinghomecooked.com/marinara-sauce/
Simple and good!
I noticed on the video you used 3 eggs and your recipe calls for 4 eggs.
There are 4 eggs in the recipe.
Quick and easy!
I have made this many times, I forgot to microwave once, and it made no difference. I freeze it and always have it on hand. Defrost and top with favourites.
Delicious. Thank you Jo.
Amazing recipe!!
Instead of stovetop or microwave, could I roast the cauliflower with the garlic, salt, pepper and some olive oil, then rice it after words? I LOVE roasted cauliflower!
For sure! That would be awesome.
Hi, can I use a store bought frozen cauliflower pizza crust to make these?
If you’d like, yes! You won’t be able to mix anything into the crust so it’ll just be mozzarella on top of the pizza crust.