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Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Published January 20, 2020. Last updated July 18, 2021 by Lauren Vavala

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This cheesy Cauliflower Pizza Crust is loaded with flavor and 2 different kinds of cheese. It holds together amazingly well so you can add all of your favorite pizza toppings. With only 4 grams of net carbs per serving, it’s low carb, keto-friendly, and gluten free.

Close up of a rectangular baked cauliflower pizza crust on parchment paper on a pizza stone

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Cauliflower Pizza Crust is the most common stand-in for traditional pizza crusts.

It’s often preferred by people who are gluten free or following a low carb diet, like keto. It’s lower in calories than classic crust and a great way to get extra vegetables into your diet.

This is the exact crust used in the recipes for Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Spinach Ricotta Pizza with Roasted Garlic, and Mini White Pizzas with Broccoli, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, & Roasted Garlic.

Why This Recipe Works

This homemade cauliflower pizza crust is so much better than store bought. It’s seasoned with garlic and basil so you get loads of flavor in every bite.

Made with two types of cheese, mozzarella and Parmesan, this crust is cheesy and delicious.

It’s naturally gluten free and has only 4 grams of net carbs per serving – much less than traditional pizza crust.

How to Make a Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Prep!

Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a pizza stone or baking sheet with parchment paper to help keep your crust from sticking.

Rice the cauliflower.

Tip: you can reference this post on How to Rice Cauliflower, if needed.

Create!

Riced cauliflower in a glass bowl over a white background

Place the riced cauliflower in a microwave safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap leaving one area slightly open to vent. Microwave for 6 minutes.

Dump the cooked cauliflower onto a clean (but old) kitchen towel.

Let it cool to the point you can handle it without burning yourself.

Cauliflower with all the water squeezed out in a glass bowl over a white background

Wrap the cauliflower tightly in the towel and squeeze out as much water as you possibly can. The more water you get out, the better. You will be surprised how much water there is.

Cauliflower dough in a glass bowl over a white background

Place the cauliflower back in the bowl and add the salt, basil, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg and garlic powder. Mix until everything is moist.

Cauliflower dough formed into a rectangular crust on parchment paper on a pizza stone

Spread the cauliflower “dough” out onto the parchment lined stone or baking sheet and shape into a rectangle or circle about 1/4-1/2″ thick.

A rectangular baked cauliflower crust on parchment paper on a pizza stone

Bake for 10-14 minutes, depending on thickness, or until the crust starts to brown evenly.

Present!

A baked cauliflower crust ready for toppings

Remove from the oven and top as desired.

You will have to bake the pizza again after the toppings are on for about 5-7 minutes.

Tips and Techniques for the Best Cauliflower Pizza Crust

  • You can reference this post on How to Rice Cauliflower, if needed.
  • Be sure to use an old kitchen towel to wring all the water out as cauliflower doesn’t typically have the best smell.
  • Really squeeze hard to get as much water out as possible for the best results.
  • Store leftover pizza crust tightly wrapped in the refrigerator. Use within 3-5 days for the best results.

FAQ’s

  • Can you freeze homemade cauliflower pizza crust? Yes. Place the crust on a tray in the freezer for a couple of hours or until frozen. Remove and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. You can store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

More Recipes to Try

 

Eggs Benedict on Cauliflower Toast is another recipe that shows how cauliflower can be transformed into a fun, yummy way.

You might also want to try this recipe for Keto Breakfast Casserole or this very popular recipe for Creamy Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Casserole. Both are super easy and full of flavor!

Love this Cauliflower Pizza Crust recipe? Follow me on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook for more!

Close up of a rectangular baked cauliflower pizza crust on parchment paper on a pizza stone
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Cauliflower Pizza Crust

This cheesy Cauliflower Pizza Crust is loaded with flavor and 2 different kinds of cheese. It holds together amazingly well so you can add all of your favorite pizza toppings. 
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Gluten Free, Low Carb, Vegetarian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 98kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cauliflower rice * from one medium head
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese * grated
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese * shredded
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a pizza stone or baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the riced cauliflower in a microwave safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap leaving one area slightly open to vent. Microwave for 6 minutes.
  • Dump the cooked cauliflower onto a clean kitchen towel. Let it cool to the point you can handle it without burning yourself.
  • Wrap the cauliflower tightly in the towel and squeeze out as much water as you possibly can.
  • Place the cauliflower back in the bowl and add the salt, basil, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and egg. Mix until everything is moist.
  • Spread the cauliflower “dough” out onto the parchment lined pizza stone or baking sheet and shape into a rectangle or circle about 1/4-1/2″ thick.
  • Bake for 10-14 minutes, depending on thickness, or until the crust starts to brown evenly.
  • Remove from the oven and top as desired, then bake an additional 5-7 minutes to melt any added cheese and warm the toppings.

Notes

Tips and Techniques for the Best Cauliflower Pizza Crust

  • You can reference this post on How to Rice Cauliflower, if needed.
  • Be sure to use an old kitchen towel to wring all the water out as cauliflower doesn’t typically have the best smell.
  • Really squeeze hard to get as much water out as possible for the best results.
  • Store leftover pizza crust tightly wrapped in the refrigerator. Use within 3-5 days for the best results.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 51.4mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 0.7mg

This recipe was originally posted on April 21, 2016. It was updated with new images, more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in January 2020.

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Comments

  1. Ginny says

    May 23, 2019 at 8:38 am

    I’m on a diet no carbs and sugar. Really appreciate the recipe. I love pizza.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      May 23, 2019 at 2:55 pm

      Hi Ginny! I follow a similar diet most of the time. I usually share a new recipe on Monday that’s super low in carbs/sugar 🙂 It gets easier and easier!!

      Reply
  2. Jessica C. says

    December 3, 2018 at 9:23 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I had weight loss surgery in November and I made this for dinner. It turned out amazing. I shared it with a ton of others as well. Again thank you

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      December 4, 2018 at 2:04 pm

      I’m so glad you loved it Jessica! We probably make this recipe more often than any other on this blog because there are so many different ways to top it 🙂 I really appreciate you sharing it with your friend too!!!

      Reply
  3. David says

    October 24, 2018 at 5:53 pm

    Very cool! Looks like you’ve created a consistency quite similar to regular wheat based dough.

    Reply
  4. Amy | The Cook Report says

    October 24, 2018 at 5:46 pm

    I still haven’t tried a cauliflower crust but this looks really good!

    Reply
  5. Annissa says

    October 24, 2018 at 5:15 pm

    Great use of recipe! That crust looks so healthy and delicious!

    Reply
  6. Adrianne says

    October 24, 2018 at 3:16 pm

    Yes! I have been looking for a low carb pizza crust recipe for homemade pizza night. This will be perfect!! Lots of great photos so I will be able to follow easily. Thank-you!

    Reply
  7. Hannah Healy says

    October 24, 2018 at 2:50 pm

    I love cauliflower pizza crust! It’s perfect for us gluten free people!

    Reply
  8. Kari says

    August 17, 2016 at 8:32 pm

    This is such a great low carb solution for pizza crust!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 18, 2016 at 11:37 am

      Yes!! And just as tasty if not tastier 😉

      Reply
  9. Dia All The Things I Do says

    August 17, 2016 at 2:35 pm

    I have made it before but mine was not that hard. It was very mushy but delicious. I will have to try it your way. Thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 17, 2016 at 7:10 pm

      It doesn’t really get hard but with all the cheese, it stays together better 🙂

      Reply
  10. Heather with WELLFITandFED says

    August 17, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    Does it seriously not fall apart when you pick it up with toppings? I have to see it to believe it! It looks gorgeous!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 17, 2016 at 7:11 pm

      Thanks Heather! It’s not going to be as sturdy and traditional crust so if you load on the toppings you might need a fork! The cheese helps hold it all together!

      Reply
  11. Bella says

    August 17, 2016 at 8:48 am

    I have always wanted to make this! I will have to try it out. Thanks for Sharing.

    http://xoxobella.com

    Reply
  12. Lynn says

    August 17, 2016 at 7:15 am

    I didn’t realize that you can do so many recipes out of cauliflower and your recipe is brilliant! My boyfriend’s mom taught me recipe about cauliflower as a substitute to rice. But I haven’t tried it though. 🙂 Cauliflower as pizza crust sounds tasty. I love it!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 17, 2016 at 4:14 pm

      It really does add a lot of flavor!

      Reply
  13. Tamara Goyette says

    August 17, 2016 at 2:12 am

    I keep hearing about making a pizza crust this way, but I just don’t know. I don’t know if I can get past the fact that it is cauliflower.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 17, 2016 at 4:13 pm

      If you don’t like cauliflower, then you likely won’t enjoy this. It’s not like regular crust in taste or texture but I think it adds a lot more flavor to the pizza toppings than regular crust. But….I love cauliflower everything!

      Reply
  14. Ashley says

    August 16, 2016 at 11:39 pm

    I have always wanted to try a cauliflower pizza crust! This recipe looks delicious and easy! I cannot wait to give it a try!

    xo Ashley

    Reply
  15. Morgan says

    August 16, 2016 at 8:32 pm

    Yum! Love cauliflower pizza!!

    Reply
  16. Lauren says

    August 16, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    I have been wanting to try this cauliflower pizza crust for awhile, and this version looks like the best ive seen! I am so curious what it tastes like!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 17, 2016 at 7:13 pm

      Thanks Lauren! It definitely has more flavor to it than traditional crust – my whole family prefers it now 🙂

      Reply
  17. Stacy says

    August 16, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    Have you ever tried starting with a bag of frozen cauliflower crumbles? Processing makes such a mess I find!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 17, 2016 at 7:15 pm

      No…my mom made something with frozen cauliflower many years ago and it was so bad that I haven’t tried it since lol. I havent even seen the crumbles before! I don’t mind processing it, I make so much I’m used to it I guess.

      Reply
  18. Madeline says

    August 16, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    I made cauliflower crust once and you are right–it did not turn out crispy at all! I still enjoyed the taste though and love that it is a great low carb option. I need to try your version because I would love to try it again!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 17, 2016 at 7:16 pm

      I hope you do!! Let me know how it turns it too!

      Reply
  19. Liz says

    August 9, 2016 at 4:02 pm

    I’ve heard about using cauliflower as a pizza crust option – nice to hear it worked out well! Pinning for later 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 9, 2016 at 7:41 pm

      It’s getting popular!

      Reply
  20. Sara says

    August 8, 2016 at 6:03 pm

    Yum!! I love that you added cheese to it! I’ve been debating the whole cauliflower crust thing for like two years … cheese definitely makes it more appealing 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 8, 2016 at 6:21 pm

      It’s actually really good! My pizza loving boyfriend prefers the cauliflower crust now whenever we make homemade pizza!

      Reply
  21. Joscelyn says

    August 1, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    YUM! Love cauliflower and the use of it in pizza crust is genius!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 1, 2016 at 9:48 pm

      It’s really good, we like it better than regular crust now!

      Reply
  22. Tayler Morrell says

    August 1, 2016 at 10:52 am

    That looks so delicious! Oh my gosh! I want some!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 1, 2016 at 9:50 pm

      Yay! Thank you!

      Reply
  23. Amanda says

    July 31, 2016 at 9:37 pm

    My husband and I are making pizza this week and I really want to try this! It looks so good!

    Xx,
    Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      August 1, 2016 at 9:42 pm

      Hope you do and you love it as much as we do!

      Reply
  24. Ace says

    July 30, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    This looks amazing! I love cauliflower and cheese! My sister made mashed cauliflower, and they put mashed potatoes to shame.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 31, 2016 at 6:41 pm

      I love it too – I use it all the time!

      Reply
  25. Travel Pockets (Crystal) says

    July 30, 2016 at 7:45 am

    This looks so delicious! We’ve been looking for more ways to use cauliflower in recipes, so thanks for this!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 30, 2016 at 2:20 pm

      I use cauliflower all the time – kinda addicted 🙂

      Reply
  26. Shann Eva says

    July 30, 2016 at 12:49 am

    This sounds awesome. I have yet to make cauliflower pizza crust, but I’ve been wanting to. This sounds like the perfect one to try…yum!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 30, 2016 at 2:19 pm

      Thanks Shann!

      Reply
  27. lesley sullivan says

    July 29, 2016 at 11:07 pm

    oh my goodness this looks delicious! I have to try your recipe!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 30, 2016 at 2:19 pm

      Thank you Lesley 🙂

      Reply
  28. Crystal // Dreams, etc. says

    July 29, 2016 at 8:36 pm

    This looks good! I’m going to have to try it sometime. 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 30, 2016 at 2:19 pm

      Thanks Crystal!

      Reply
  29. Rachel Lynn says

    July 29, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    Oh. My. Gosh. My mouth is salivating. I’ve never heard of a cheesy cauliflower pizza, but mozzerella and parmesan are my favorites! Plus, I love pizza, but hate all of the carbs. This sounds like the perfect tradeoff!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 29, 2016 at 6:54 pm

      Yes! It’s great for when you’re watching carbs! It’s also gluten free!

      Reply
  30. Marya says

    July 29, 2016 at 4:15 pm

    I have really enjoyed cauli pizza crust the few times I’ve made it. I’ll give yours a try next time!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 29, 2016 at 6:55 pm

      I hope you enjoy it! My bf just said tonight it’s on the top 3 best family dinners I make! He eats everything and never complains, but top 3 is pretty good!

      Reply
  31. Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says

    July 29, 2016 at 4:09 pm

    I’ve been wanting to try this. I love that you’ve got cheese in your crust. It looks perfect. Some day 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 29, 2016 at 6:55 pm

      I hope you get around to it! Thanks for stopping by the blog 🙂

      Reply
  32. Laura says

    July 29, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    I haven’t made cauliflower pizza in a while but you’re definitely making me want to do so this weekend!!
    xo, Laura

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 29, 2016 at 6:55 pm

      It’s really good! Hope you get to try it soon!

      Reply
  33. Rachel says

    July 29, 2016 at 12:46 pm

    Wow this looks really good! And a much healthier option!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 29, 2016 at 6:55 pm

      Thanks Rachel!

      Reply
  34. Taylor Mobley says

    July 29, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    That looks AMAZING!!!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 29, 2016 at 6:56 pm

      Thanks Taylor!

      Reply
  35. Brianna Leigh says

    July 29, 2016 at 11:05 am

    Great option for those who must be gluten free. Saving for my family.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 29, 2016 at 6:56 pm

      Yes it is!

      Reply
  36. Leah says

    July 29, 2016 at 9:02 am

    This looks delicious! About how long does it take? I’ve always wanted to try a cauliflower crust, but it seems like such a big process. You make it seem doable, though!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 29, 2016 at 6:58 pm

      It wouldn’t take that long, but you have to let the cauliflower cool for awhile before you attempt to squeeze the water out. I get impatient and always end up burning my hands lol. After that, it doesn’t take long at all!

      Reply
  37. Ruthie Ridley says

    July 10, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    That looks so good! I never would have guessed you could make pizza crust with cauliflower!!!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 11, 2016 at 9:49 am

      It’s all the rage right now :)…there are other vegetables you can make crust out of too but I haven’t tried those yet.

      Reply
  38. Bella says

    July 10, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    This looks and sounds so yummy. I have always wanted to try cauliflower pizza crust. I will have to try this recipe!

    http://xoxobella.com

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 11, 2016 at 9:48 am

      It’s really good – it adds more flavor to the pizza than regular crust 🙂

      Reply
  39. kali says

    July 9, 2016 at 8:08 am

    one of my fav -go-to meals since i am gluten free and love pizza! your crust looks perfect!
    Xx
    Kali
    http://www.lovelaughexplore.com
    @love_laugh_explore
    https://www.facebook.com/lovelaughexplore/

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 11, 2016 at 9:47 am

      Thanks Kali!

      Reply
  40. Marlynn @ UrbanBlissLife says

    July 9, 2016 at 12:54 am

    I’m definitely on the cauliflower bandwagon right now and this looks so fantastic! I can’t wait to try it for one of our family pizza nights. Thanks so much for the recipe!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 11, 2016 at 9:47 am

      You’re welcome – I’m loving cauliflower lately too!

      Reply
  41. Cathy Mini says

    July 9, 2016 at 12:08 am

    I love cauliflower and cheese! So I am sure I would love this pizza crust. I can’t wait to try it out.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 11, 2016 at 9:46 am

      Hope you like it!

      Reply
  42. Maggie Unzueta says

    July 8, 2016 at 5:48 pm

    I must try this. Easy and cheesy, my favorite combo. 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 11, 2016 at 9:46 am

      Haha – mine too!

      Reply
  43. Kyla Matton Osborne (#RubyWriter) says

    July 8, 2016 at 3:37 pm

    I was surprised to see that you used raw cauliflower, instead of cooking it first. It’s nice to be able to skip that step 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 8, 2016 at 4:33 pm

      So sorry….the pictures made it a bit confusing but in step 2 of the recipe, you’ll see you need to microwave/steam it before squeezing out the excess fluid and mixing in the cheese etc.

      Reply
  44. thesocialbeing721 says

    July 8, 2016 at 1:46 pm

    Thank you! I’ve been wanting to try this at home!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 8, 2016 at 4:33 pm

      Hope you like it!

      Reply
  45. Kristin says

    June 9, 2016 at 10:59 am

    I found you on Pinterest and I have been looking at cauliflower crust recipes. I love the addition of cheese! I have two girls, both gluten free and I have found gluten bothers me as well…go figure! My partner, he prefers my homemade “regular” crust, but will try anything I make. Will use this recipe on Friday night!

    Side note my youngest also has special needs and her dad stepped in to be daddy to my oldest when she was still a baby. Good men we have! Also I am originally from Ohio (born there but not raised) and I still have lots of family that lives there.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      June 9, 2016 at 12:00 pm

      Hi Kristen! Thank you so much for stopping by the blog and checking out a few things, I appreciate it SO much!

      I’m not gluten sensitive, but don’t eat much at all and actually like Cauliflower Crust better than regular! I hope you and your family like it too…my son complains, but then he ends up eating more than his share lol. You’ll have to let me know how it goes – def get your partner to squeeze ALL the water out – it’s work!

      Sounds like we both hit the Jackpot – I wish you and your family the best, it’s not easy, but it’s definitely easier with someone awesome on your team! 🙂

      Reply
  46. Cassie says

    May 22, 2016 at 11:13 am

    This looks amazing. I’m going to try it soon. I’m also excited about that pizza recipe, that sounds yummy too!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      May 22, 2016 at 5:37 pm

      Thanks Cassie! I hope you like both!

      Reply
  47. Diana says

    April 22, 2016 at 11:41 am

    Oh my goodness I saw this the other day on Pinterest. Looks so delicious, and healthy! Maybe my husband can make this for me. I’ll have to leave this open on the IPad when he comes home. : )

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      April 22, 2016 at 12:33 pm

      Yay! Glad to hear you saw it on Pinterest too! Definitely get your husband to squeeze all the excess water out of the steams cauliflower! It’s WORK but that’s the trick to getting the crust to turn out just right! Other than that, it’s super easy – I hope he makes it soon and that you love it!

      Reply
  48. Sandra says

    April 21, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    I’m allergic to eggs, would it still work if I didn’t use the egg?

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      April 21, 2016 at 1:36 pm

      Hmm you could maybe use ground flax seeds to thicken it, I haven’t tried it though so can’t say for sure. I’m making another one in the next day or two. I’ll see if I can get it to hold together without the egg 🙂

      Reply

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