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(Fairly) Easy Homemade Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Cauliflower crust pizza can be a great low-carb and gluten-free option...how to make cauliflower crust (the traditional way) and ideas for delicious toppings!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Additional Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 large pizza (1-2 servings)

Ingredients

  • Medium head of cauliflower or 1-2 lbs of store-bought cauliflower rice
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano/basil
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • Added garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan or Mozzarella cheese grated/shredded
  • Toppings of your choice I often use cooked hamburger, roasted veggies, and multiple cheeses

Instructions

  • <b>Prep the rice (see notes):</b> Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.  Remove the outer leaves of the cauliflower, separate into florets, and process in a food processor until it's a “rice” texture.  If you're using store-bought cauliflower “rice”, you can skip that step.
  • Transfer your cauliflower rice to your prepared baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, and transfer either directly to your squeezing bag/towel, or let it cool on the pan for a bit and then transfer.  Let it cool at least 10-15 minutes until you can safely touch it.
  • <b>Squeeze and make the dough:</b>  Squeeze the liquid out of the cauliflower as hard as you can, whether over a bowl or just over the sink. Be patient and do this a few times until barely any liquid comes out (let it rest a couple minutes, then try again).  
  • Increase the oven temperature to 450 F. In a medium bowl, add the egg, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Add the shredded cheese and squeezed-out cauliflower ball.  Mix very well with a spatula (or I honestly prefer my hands) until well combined.
  • <b>Form and bake the cauliflower crust:</b>  Line same baking sheet with new parchment paper or a silicone mat and spray with cooking spray. Plop your cauliflower dough in the middle and flatten with your hands until a thin pizza crust forms. You want it fairly thin, but if it's too thin it will burn on the edges.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, carefully flip with a spatula and bake for a few more minutes.
  • <b>Top and finish:</b> Pull it out of the oven and top as desired.  Bake again for about 5 minutes, until the cheese melts.  Serve fresh and enjoy!

Notes

  • I always cook the rice in the oven initially, but you also could throw it in the microwave in a pie plate for about 8 minutes.
  • Personally I really think this should be eaten fresh.  You can refrigerate it though and eat within a couple days.  I haven't tried freezing the crust and cooking later.