Cauliflower Pizza Crust

If you haven't tried the new trend of making pizza on a Cauliflower Pizza Crust, you are missing out on a delicious, carb-saving invention with all the goodness of pizza without the crusty calories.

Pizza crust from cauliflower is the perfect blend of flavor, crispiness, and sturdy surface area as flour-based crust substitute can possibly be. Our recipe for cauliflower pizza crust will surprise you and make the perfect pizza you didn't think you could have.

Ingredients for Cauliflower Crust

• Frozen Cauliflower Rice. This is an easy recipe you can use in so many different dishes! You will need about two cups per crust, and it needs to be thawed. The rice can be made in a food processor or using a box grater.
• Grated Parmesan Cheese. The level of salt in parmesan cheese varies greatly, so this ingredient can be adjusted as needed to control the salt level.
• Dry Oregano.
• Garlic Powder.
• Black Pepper.
• Sea Salt.
• Egg. Used as a binder for the crust, the egg will work best in the absense of water, so it is essential that you remove as much excess water from the cauliflower rice as is possible.

How to Make Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Preheat your oven first and make sure to line your pan with parchment paper. Your cauliflower rice should be completely thawed. Squeeze out the excess water using a clean dish towel.

Mix the cauliflower rice with the parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Then add the egg and mix again.

Form an eight-inch crust with raised edges on the parchment paper. Bake this for twenty minutes or so. Cover the pizza with your toppings of choice and bake it again until those toppings are cooked through and the cheese is melted. It will take about ten minutes.

Using Frozen Cauliflower for Pizza Crust

The best way to make this delectable crust is to start with our cauliflower rice. This recipe works great with frozen store-bought cauliflower rice but it needs to be thawed first to form into a crust. You may use homemade cauliflower rice instead, but you will need to microwave it or steam it slightly before forming cauliflower pizza crust.

Cauliflower Pizza Toppings

Our vegetarian Cauliflower Pizza uses the following toppings. Of course, you can use any toppings you like, but we do recommend you try this combination. It's so yummy!

• Mozzarella Cheese
• Goat Cheese
• Cumbled Sheep's Milk Feta Cheese
• Sun Dried Tomatoe Strips packed in oil
• Oregano
• Optional garnish: fresh oregano or fresh basil

Other Great Toppings for our Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe 

• Pesto
• Fresh cherry or grape tomatoes
• Cooked mushrooms
• Broccoli
• Caramelized onions
• Veggie sausage
• Corn
• Artichokes
• Roasted Red Peppers
• Grilled Zucchini
• Roasted Fennel
• Olives

How to Freeze Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Bake the crust for this low-carb pizza crust first. Then go ahead and add cheese and other toppings.  Place the cauliflower pizza on a flat plate, carefully wrap it with aluminum foil and place the plate in a freezer bag.  Freeze for up to a month.  When ready to enjoy the cauliflower pizza, remove the freezer bag and wrap. Place cauliflower pizza on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.

FAQ

What is Cauliflower Pizza Crust?

Is a pizza where the crust is made out of cauliflower instead of wheat-based dough. This delectable gluten-free crust is made from cauliflower that is grated to be similar in size and consistency to rice, then cooked slightly and finally formed into a shockingly good low-carb crust.

Can you freeze cauliflower pizza crust?

Yes. You can either freeze the crust by itself or freeze it with uncooked toppings already in place. See our more complete instructions for freezing cauliflower crust up above.

Can I make ahead a cauliflower crust pizza?

You can bake the cauliflower pizza crust 1- 2 days ahead of time and keep it in the fridge covered with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Right before serving add the cheeses, sun-dried tomatoes, and oregano and bake. 

How do I reheat cauliflower pizza?

The cauliflower crust pizza can be re-heated in the microwave, or at 250ºF in a toaster oven or regular oven.

Tips and Tricks for the Best Cauliflower Crust Pizzas

1. If using fresh cauliflower rice, homemade or store-bought,  you will need to cook it for 4  minutes in the microwave before mixing the rest of the ingredients.
2. Depending on how salty the Parmesan cheese is, you can add salt or skip it.
3. We picked 3 kinds of cheese as a topping for our cauliflower pizza crust. You can customize it to your liking by adding any ingredients you like.  

What to Serve with Pizza

• Mango Salad With Avocado And Fresh Herbs
• Peach Caprese Salad with Pistachio Vinaigrette
• Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze
• Cucumber Avocado Salad