This Cauliflower Crust Pizza recipe is super easy to make with only 3 ingredients and a few seasonings. A delicious low carb & keto pizza crust alternative. Which is then easily topped with all your favorite pizza toppings. Gluten Free, Low Carb, Keto, Easy.
So if pizza is one of your favorite foods and you've yet to try a cauliflower crust pizza, then you're really gonna need to get on board with me...
Cause cauliflower really can be a delicious low carb alternative to some of your favorite foods.
Such as this cauliflower rice, cauliflower mac and cheese, and even hash browns.
And yesss, I get that cauliflower is not going to have the same texture as a traditional pizza crust or mac and cheese.
But it really is a great way to swap out some of those foods with a lower carb healthier option.
What you need for this Cauliflower Pizza Crust:
- Cauliflower rice
- Eggs
- Mozzarella cheese
- Seasonings
How to make Cauliflower rice:
You can easily do it in a food processor or if you don't own one you can use a box grater.
Another option is to buy frozen riced cauliflower.
But you would need to pre-cook this and squeeze out water prior to making the pizza crust since it comes frozen.
With this recipe using fresh cauliflower you don't need to pre-cook the cauliflower therefore saving one extra step...
Making this a super simple recipe! 👌
Can I make the cauliflower crust ahead:
Yes and I actually recommend that. It stores well in the fridge for up to five days or you can freeze it for longer storage.
Tips for making Cauliflower Crust Pizza:
You don't have to pre-cook the cauliflower but do try and dry it well with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel after you've riced it.
I recommend using a pizza stone if you own one to cook the crust... even though it's not required you'll just end up with a better tasting crust.
I use a large circular plate with parchment paper that's about the size of my pizza stone and lightly grease it with olive oil.
Then just press the pizza crust out on the plate in a circular shape. It's then really easy to slide this crust on to your pre heated pizza stone.
If you don't have a pizza stone just line a large pan with the lightly greased parchment paper.
And depending on how you like your pizza, if you spread this out thinner you'll have a crispier crust...
Thicker it will be more bendable.
Make sure to bake it until it's golden brown on top and around the edges of the crust.
Can I store the leftover topped pizza:
Yes you can store it in the fridge for up to a week. And just like regular pizza you can eat it cold or just warm it up prior to serving.
Toppings used on this Cauliflower Pizza Crust:
- Red onion
- Bell peppers- red & green
- Black olives
I like to use up what I have readily available in the fridge...
More Cauliflower love ❤️.....
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4 Ingredient Blueberry Cauliflower Smoothie
AND IF YOU TRY THIS RECIPE PLEASE BE SURE TO LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW…..
I’d love to hear if you make this & how you like it. Plus please be sure to include a star 
rating.
Until next time- xoxo
Cauliflower Crust Pizza (Low Carb, Gluten Free)
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cauliflower broken into florets* (see recipe notes)
- 2 cups of mozzarella cheese divided
- 2 eggs
- ¾ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Line large baking sheet with parchment paper*
- Generously grease parchment paper with olive oil
- In small batches pulse cauliflower until rice like in food processor
- Then lay riced cauliflower on several layers of paper towels or clean kitchen towel.
- Pat dry and try and squeeze as much liquid out of cauliflower as possible.
- The goal is to remove as much moisture from cauliflower.
- Meanwhile grate mozzarella cheese and set aside
- Place riced cauliflower in medium mixing bowl.
- Beat two eggs and add to riced cauliflower
- Add, garlic powder, dried basil, black pepper, salt to taste & 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- Combine well
- Place mixture into parchment paper and form into pizza shape
- Bake in oven 20-25 minutes until golden brown
- Remove from heat and allow to rest about 10 minutes prior to adding your favorite toppings
- You can actually make the crust earlier in the day and store in the refrigerator covered with saran wrap until ready to top your pizza
- Bake in 375 degree oven once topped an additional 10-15 minutes or until pizza gets bubbly
Notes
Nutrition
Updated- originally posted October 2015
Suzie Schweers
Stephanie, I have a question about using frozen riced cauliflower. You mentioned you would have to cook it first and then squeeze all the liquid out. Instead of cooking it could I just let it thaw out and squeeze out all the liquid?
Stephanie
Hi Suzie, you could certainly try that method if you like. But since I haven't done that I couldn't say for sure how well it would work in this recipe. I personally prefer to rice fresh cauliflower myself. Let me know if you try this method and how it works out.
Alleya
Loved this recipe it was delicious. But make sure you get as much water out as you can.
Stephanie
Thanks Alleya and yes that is very important for getting the best crust possible. 🙂
Leticia
Wow this is really good! Ive made cauliflower crusts before but the recipes say to steam which makes it soggy. This one worked great! And I love that there is one less step.
I used dairy free cheese and forgot to add olive oil to the mix but it still worked.
Thanks for the easy recipe.
Stephanie
Thanks Leticia 🙂 and you're Welcome! So Glad you liked it and the olive oil is just to help the crust from sticking to the pan.
Summer
What do you do with the second cup of mozzarella cheese? I only see directions to add one cup to the mixture before baking.
Stephanie
Hi Summer, the second cup is a topping on the pizza crust.
Dayna
Is the crust suppose to be really moist once cooked?
Stephanie
Hi Dayna, the crust should not be really moist when cooked although it definitely doesn't have the same texture as traditional pizza crust. Did you make sure that after you riced the cauliflower you squeezed all the excess liquid out of it?
Brittany
What is the best way to store it in the freezer?
Stephanie
Hi Brittany, you need to make sure you cook the cauliflower crust first and allow it to cool completely. Once the crust is cool set it on a pan and put in the freezer till frozen solid and then store it in an airtight container or freezer safe ziplock bag.
Stephanie
Thanks Gale! I'm sooo glad you & the husband loved it. It's definitely one of my favorites 🙂
Gale
Well, it's delicious. My husband couldn't believe it was cauliflower! Loved it
Ashley
If you buy the cauliflower already, about how much would you estimate I use?
Stephanie
Ashley you want to use approximately 3 1/2 cups of riced cauliflower! It's a small to medium head of cauliflower. Hope this helps 🙂
John
Can you make the crust the day before you want to use it?
Stephanie
John you could definitely make the crust a day ahead. Just make sure once you cook it that you let it cool thoroughly and then cover and put in the fridge. Hope that answers your question 🙂
John
Thank You
linda spiker
That is a great looking pie crust! Can't believe it's made out of cauliflower!
brandidcrawfordgmailcom
Cauliflower crust is on my list to try. Your pizza looks fabulous!
Stef
Thanks 🙂
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
I keep seeing cauliflower crust recipes and I'm intrigued!!! I'll have to grab a cauliflower and try it next time I go to the store!
Stef
You really should Sarah since it's low carb and it doesn't make you feel as stuffed after eating!
jacquee | i sugar coat it!
Cauliflower crust is a favourite in our home, especially when my husband was vegetarian. This looks awesome!
Stef
Thanks Jacquee!
Tara
Such a wonderful combination of veggies! I still haven't made a cauliflower crust. Definitely need to try it soon.
Stef
Thanks Kim! It's really good and guilt free so you can eat more 🙂
Kim @ Three Olives Branch
This is my type of pizza, I am a veggie lover! Never tried the cauliflower crust, but it is now on my to-do list!
Deanna Samaan
This looks sooo good! I got to try this!
Stef
Thanks Deanna!
Stef
Thanks Michelle and I'm all about the cauliflower as well 🙂
Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food
I am a big fan of cauliflower: it's so versatile, and great for hiding veggies from picky eaters. I have to admit that I've never even thought of using it as a pizza crust! I'm surprised that it holds together so well. It really looks fabulous. I guess I have a brand new cooking project to tackle!
April J Harris (@apriljharris)
Your Cauliflower Crust Veggie Pizza looks awesome! What a great way to have your pizza but not feel guilty - this recipe is all good!
Stef
Thanks April and Yes it's definitely guilt free 🙂
brandidcrawfordgmailcom
What a wonderful idea! I've used cauliflower rice recently, but this thought did not occur to me. YUMMMM
Stef
Thanks!
Vanessa Kishun
Silly question but how wide should the pie be?
Stef
No question is silly Vanessa and it really depends on how thick you like the crust. I would say anywhere between 10-14 inches.
Stef
Hi Lindy, you could also rice the cauliflower with a box grater. Just make sure to squeeze out as much liquid between paper towels or a kitchen towel once grated. Hope this helps 🙂
Lindy Roberts
Thank you!!
Lindy
I don't have a food processor. I know, that's awful. My husband is a disabled veteran and we just haven't been able to afford one 🙁 How else can I rice the cauliflower?
JOAN Esposito
I'm sure by now you know that Trader Joe's and a lot of the grocery store sell it, I was just at Ralphs..they had it riced
I can't wait to try this
Stephanie
Hi Joan and yes you can definitely buy riced cauliflower at a lot of stores now which is a big convenience for many people. I still prefer to make my own though since it's always fresher tasting. Hope you get a chance to try this soon. BIG fan of Trader Joe's and I've seen their riced cauliflower 🙂
Stephanie Cantwell
I didn't see any instruction for baking the cauliflower. Do you really use it raw?
Stef
Yes! Just rice it and mix it with other ingredients before shaping into pizza shape. Then bake pizza crust. Hope this helps.
prettydarnadorable
Made this tonight - OMG SO GOOD! My kids didn't even realize it wasn't real dough and they are very fussy eaters! Cannot wait to try more of your recipes. Thank you so much for sharing this with us! xo
Stef
You're so welcome!! So glad you and your kids liked this. Love hearing that other people make and Enjoy my recipes. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
The Purple Ladle
Such a healthy way to enjoy Pizza! It sounds so simple to make the crust, I would love to give it a go!
Stef
It really is pretty easy to do. Hope you get to try it!
Kelly
did you use pizza sauce?
Stephanie
Kelly I did not use sauce on this pizza. I just topped it with the cheese and veggies but you certainly could use sauce if you prefer 🙂
Shinee
I've heard all the great things about cauliflower crust, yet haven't tried it. I think this post is just that nudge I needed.
Stef
It really is good Shinee...Hope you'll give it a go!
Amanda | My Gluten-Free Miami
This is a great idea. A good way to get veggies into the kids, too! 🙂
Stef
Thanks Amanda! For sure..
Karyn
This looks mouth-watering .. yummy.. I have never ever made a cauliflower crust..I am so intrigued by this that I have to give it a try!!
Stef
Thanks Karyn! Hope you Enjoy 🙂
Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs
I cant believe ive not tried cauliflower pizza yet looks fab
Stef
Thanks Emma!
Alicia
Tried this last night. Pizza stuck to paper, any idea why?
Stephanie
Hi Alicia, did you remember to generously grease paper with olive oil? Also did you allow it to cool slightly before cutting? I've never had one stick so I'm not exactly sure where you went wrong. Hope this helps 😀
Ashley
My crust crumbled apart. Is the cauliflower suppose to be cooked before drained?
Stephanie
Hi Ashley, And no you don't cook the cauliflower prior to cooking the crust. You need to use fresh riced cauliflower in which you've squeezed all the liquid out of... did you follow the recipe directions EXACTLY? I'll be glad to help you troubleshoot the recipe if you'd like.