Low Carb Cheesy Cauliflower Pizza Breadsticks
If you know me, you know I am always on the hunt for a fun veggie recipe. This cauliflower pizza is now a staple in my house thanks to the incredible yumminess. You definitely cannot taste any cauliflower (not that that’s bad in my book). And its also surprisingly not too cheesy either.
For this recipe, you can either use frozen cauliflower rice OR a small cauliflower head that you’ll grate on your cheese grater. Either way, you need to cook it off for 5 minutes on your skillet or 8 minutes in your microwave. This is done to remove the liquids. After this, ring it out in a cheese cloth to get the remaining water out.
Once you’re done with that part, you need to saute your garlic in a little bit of oil to get the flavors really poppin. You can skip this step and just add it in straight away – but I prefer it this way. You can definitely use any shredded cheese you have on hand in place of the mozzarella. The pepperoni is also optional.
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Low Carb Cheesy Cauliflower Pizza Breadsticks
Ingredients
- 1 small cauliflower
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3/4 tsp Italian herb blend seasonig
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella (divided)
- 8 pepperoni slices
- Garnish: chili pepper flakes + parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13" baking pan with parchment paper.
- Use a cheese grater to grate your cauliflower florets. Transfer the shreds to a large skillet and saute for 5 minutes, flipping occasionally. We want the water to evaporate but not brown the vegetable – keep the heat on medium. Transfer the shreds to a cloth to wring out any excess liquids still left in the vegetable.
- In a small skillet, add the oil and heat on medium. Add in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, garlic, eggs, dried herbs, onion powder, salt and pepper to taste and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish and flatten out evenly. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove and flip it over onto another slightly larger baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove and top with the remaining mozzarella and your pepperoni. Broil until the cheese turns golden brown and bubbly.
How many cups of cauliflower rice is this?
Hi Lindy, about 3-4 cups cauliflower rice (squeezed of liquids)
Does it have to be fresh cauliflower or can it be frozen and cooked (then squeezed of liquids?)
Courtney – it’s in the recipe. See above.
For nutrition you have 211cals but for how many grams is that 211??
Hi Jenna, The nutrition information is for FOUR servings – about 3 breadstick strips per person.
Just to make sure I understand correctly, the nutrition info listed is for the entire recipe correct? That listed amount should be split up into four servings at about 3 pieces each?
Hi Jaclyn the nutritional info is for one of four servings
If there are leftovers, can I reheat the next day? Or will that not work. Thanks!
Hi Nicole, You can definitely reheat this just as you would a slice of pizza!
How much cheese? 6 oz or 1 1/2 cups?
sorry its supposed to be 2 cups cheese
I had to look this up. 8oz mozz = 2 Cups
I don’t understand the squeezing of water part? Why would there be water?
Mine had water! You want the rice dry as possible. You dont want it to bake and be soggy on the bottom!
So good! Euharisto! I am currently on “no dairy” so this was perfect only changed a few things. Followed cauliflower crust but then added my homemade sauce and sprinkled non-dairy cheese on top & smoked sausage. Delicious! Thank you 😊
Hi Voula! So happy you tried and liked the breadsticks!! The sausage topping sounds delicious!!
When I wring it out I always use paper towels. I haven’t kept cheesecloth around my kitchen in a long time.
Hi Judy, always use what works for you!
Love this recipe. Turned out yummy and wonderful. Thank you.
Hi Laura, so glad you liked it and thanks so much for giving it a try!
when you do the nutrition facts is that for the whole thing or on slice?
My kids and I all love this recipe! I use frozen, riced cauliflower… 2 10-oz bags. I’ve never measured how many cups it is but the recipe works just right! Once I was short on cauliflower and so shredded up some broccoli stalks and it was really good. We do use a bit of sauce so it’s more like the pizza my kids are used to. They are hard to please but eat this up with no hesitation!
My husband and I literally eat this every day. We double the recipe and load the top with all kinds of veggies. We’ve made it with whole then riced ourselves, riced in a bag from produce, or even the bags at Costco that are shelf stable. They all taste delicious. I don’t drain after cooking and have never had a problem. I heat up in the air fryer for about 8 minutes and it’s nice and crispy on top. So easy, filling, tons of fiber and nutrition!
hi there, love this recipe! just want to know when we add the cauliflower to the pan do we add anything or just fry it slightly on its own to get rid of the moisture?
Hi Georgia, I didnt add anything but you can add a light drizzle of olive oil if you like! Ennjoy!
I just made this….Awesome Stella..Your recipes made me to look at food in a different perspective..No more Junk for me.
Hi Maddy, that’s music to my ears! Glad you are enjoying the recipes!! And thanks for the kind rating