Cauliflower Crust Pizza is the best invention ever. Yes, you heard that right… pizza crust made out of cauliflower. It’s (shockingly) good!
You can top cauliflower crust with any pizza toppings you’d like. I topped this one Hawaiian style. This pizza is incredibly simple to make!
These days you can buy “cauliflower crumbles” in your market’s produce section. If you can’t locate the crumbles, it’s easy enough to make your own.
How to make cauliflower crumbles:
Just use a cheese grater to “grate” your cauliflower into very small pieces. You can grate a whole large head of cauliflower and make two 9-inch pizzas.
Microwave those cauliflower crumbles for 8 minutes. No water or anything needed. Just microwave it for 8 minutes to soften it up, and then let it cool a little bit. See the recipe below for how to proceed if you do not have a microwave.
Mix 1 1/2 cups of the cauliflower crumbles with egg, cheese and spices. (I use mozzarella, but imagine using different varieties of cheeses in the crust! Yum!)
Shape it into a 9 to 12-inch round. Bake the crust. Top it with desired sauce and toppings.
I went so simple and just used Classico Tomato Basil marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, Canadian bacon and pineapple (our favorite).
All that happens next is just a quick broil in the oven to melt the cheese and heat the toppings.
That is all! The pizza can be cut into 6 slices. You’ll probably want to eat three slices to make it a complete meal. If you happen to be following the Weight Watchers WW plan, you will find a link to the WW Points on the recipe card at the end of this post.
You should be able to make two pizzas from one large head of cauliflower. Everyone in my house really love this pizza crust and agrees that you can’t tell at all that the crust is made out of cauliflower. It doesn’t taste like “real” pizza crust, but it doesn’t have the flavor or texture of cauliflower either. You’ll have to try it out for yourself and let me know what you think! Thanks to this Cauliflower Pizza Crust post for inspiring me to make this myself and share it with my readers!
More pizza topping ideas:
- Marinara or pizza sauce with your favorite toppings
- Pesto with thin sliced tomato and fresh mozzarella
- Alfredo with sausage, mushrooms, Provolone & Asiago cheese
- Barbecue sauce with shredded chicken, green onions and smoked gouda
Here are a few more recipes featuring cauliflower:
- Cauliflower Tortillas
- Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
- Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
- Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Tots
- Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower Crust Hawaiian Pizza
Ingredients
CAULIFLOWER CRUST:
- 2 + cups cauliflower crumbles (alternately, you can use a box grater to grate a cauliflower head)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese (or try another kind)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried minced (or fresh) garlic
- ½ teaspoon onion salt
TOPPINGS:
- ½ cup pizza sauce or tomato-basil marinara sauce
- ½ cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 slices Canadian bacon, cut into strips
- ½ cup pineapple tidbits
Instructions
PREPARE THE CAULIFLOWER CRUST:
- Place the cauliflower crumbles in a large bowl and microwave them (dry) for 8 minutes (see Tips below if you do not have a microwave). Give the cauliflower a chance to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 450℉. Spray a cookie sheet or pizza pan with nonstick spray (or use a nonstick surface).
- In a medium bowl, mix the cauliflower crumbles (about 1½ cups since they shrink after cooking) with the remaining crust ingredients. Pat the "crust" into a 9 to 12-inch round on the prepared pan. Spray the crust lightly with nonstick spray and bake for 15 minutes (or until golden). Remove the crust from the oven and turn the heat up to broil.
PREPARE THE PIZZA:
- Spread the sauce on top of the baked crust, leaving a ½-inch border around the edge. Sprinkle ¼ cup cheese on top. Add the bacon and pineapple, spreading it out around the pizza. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Broil the pizza 3 to 4 minutes, or until the toppings are hot and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Cut into 6 slices and serve immediately. *This pizza is best served on a plate with a fork.
Notes
- For those who don’ t have a microwave: You can steam the florets just until they are tender (not mushy) on the stove and then let them cool before grating them. The texture/consistency won’t be the same (It will be more like a puree) but it still works fine once you mix all the ingredients together.
- *Other topping ideas:
Marinara or pizza sauce with your favorite toppings
Pesto with thin sliced tomato and fresh mozzarella
Alfredo with sausage, mushrooms, Provolone & Asiago cheese
Barbecue sauce with shredded chicken, green onions and smoked gouda - If you are preparing this recipe as GLUTEN-FREE, just be sure to use brands of sauce and Canadian bacon that are known to be GF,
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I Just made one with this recipe, and it was one of the most delicious pizza i’ve ever had! seriously!!
Just made this for dinner! Like others, this didn’t turn out firm enough to hold like pizza for us, it had more of the texture of a cheesy polenta pie, but that said it was AMAZING. I used monterey jack cheese instead of mozzarella and I was in the mood to mix it up so we topped it like “Mexican” pizza – a layer of refried beans, a layer of cheese, then a layer of salsa. We broiled this and then after letting it cool 5 minutes we topped – set out bowls of raw diced avocado, raw diced tomato, raw diced red onion, and shredded lettuce. We each topped our own slices and then dug in with a fork – it was HEAVEN. My husband and I are both very good cooks, we actually met while working in a professional kitchen, and we both couldn’t think of a thing we’ve ever made that topped this. We’ve made a few things just as good, but this rates right up there. This will be a frequent dinner at our house from now on! (We found this recipe fed us perfectly – one man with a big appetite and one woman with a moderate appetite.)
What a fun and delicious idea!!
Oh wow! I’ve been waiting to be in phase 3 of the HCG diet to try this. Finally made it today and it is DELISH! And you’re right, so easy. I used mozzarella and about a Tablespoon of shredded Parmesan/Romano blend. For topping I used sausage and mozzarella with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes! Yum!
I made this pizza crust tonight but with shredded cheddar since my husband is lactose intolerant and can’t have mozza. I followed your instructions and my cauliflower did shrink in the microwave. I put it on a round parchment paper on a cookie sheet in the middle of the oven at 420 for 15 minutes (since my oven seems hotter then most) and it turned out perfect -browned and crisp and not soggy. I added onions, chopped broccoli, sauteed mushrooms, and red pepper slices and it was delicious. It also came off the parchment very easily and held together very well. I held it in my hands to eat it. My husband said it was a keeper! 🙂 Thank you again for a great recipe.
BTW For the ones who can’t have cheese(dairy), maybe they could try a vegan cheese like Daiya. It melts and tastes much like real cheese.
I wanted to know if that carb count below the recipe is really for the specific toppings that you have? I am assuming thats what it is with pineapples. I just shared your recipe with some Atkins folks on facebook. I was delighted to see this replacement. Thanks for being so cool!
Yes- I included two version of the nutritional info: One for the pizza as I made it (toppings and all), and one for just the crust.
I just tried a pear gorgonzola pizza with this crust. It turned out incredible, thanks for the pizza crust recipe!
Do you know if this can be made without the cheese? We can’t have any dairy or bread on the HCG diet but I am craving pizza!
That’s a question many have asked… browse through the comments to see what people have tried!
I’ve made this recipe many times now and ven my fussy boys love it. Last night I used this recipe to make bite sized cauli nuggest which were a big hit too. Thanks 🙂
I don’t have a microwaver or a steamer so I did not pre-cook the cauliflower and it still worked! Thanks for the delicious recipe 🙂
That’s great to know!
Just tried making this pizza and it was great! I put mine on a pizza stone and the edges came out crispy and the top brown like a normal pizza crust. Had a little problem tranferring to the stone before baking but it was well worth it. Cauliflower has been a lifesaver for me during my new regimen and I’ve lost 57 lbs staying away from breads, rice, and potatoes! I really appreciate you posting this recipe – thanks so much!
Ellie