Easiest Cauliflower Pizza: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Author:Lisa
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:11 minutes
Total Time:21 minutes
Yield:2 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 medium head of cauliflower (about 4 cups riced)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Additional toppings (pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, etc.)
Instructions
Creating Easiest Cauliflower Pizza is a fun and simple process. Follow these steps to make your own delicious cauliflower pizza:
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
Prepare Cauliflower: Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower. Cut it into florets and place them in a food processor. Pulse until it resembles rice or fine crumbs.
Cook Cauliflower: Transfer the riced cauliflower to a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave for 5-7 minutes until tender. Allow it to cool slightly.
Squeeze Out Moisture: Place the cooked cauliflower in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible to achieve a firmer crust.
Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the riced cauliflower, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Shape the Crust: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the cauliflower mixture to the sheet and press it into a round pizza shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
Bake the Crust: Place the crust in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Add Sauce and Toppings: Remove the crust from the oven. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the crust and add your desired toppings.
Final Bake: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Slice and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, let it cool slightly, slice, and enjoy!