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.
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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bake for 10-14 minutes, depending on thickness, or until the crust starts to brown evenly.
Present!
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!
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Cauliflower Pizza Crust
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.
Nutrition
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.
Ginny says
I’m on a diet no carbs and sugar. Really appreciate the recipe. I love pizza.
Lauren says
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!!
Jessica C. says
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
Lauren says
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!!!
David says
Very cool! Looks like you’ve created a consistency quite similar to regular wheat based dough.
Amy | The Cook Report says
I still haven’t tried a cauliflower crust but this looks really good!
Annissa says
Great use of recipe! That crust looks so healthy and delicious!
Adrianne says
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!
Hannah Healy says
I love cauliflower pizza crust! It’s perfect for us gluten free people!
Kari says
This is such a great low carb solution for pizza crust!
ourlittleeverything says
Yes!! And just as tasty if not tastier 😉
Dia All The Things I Do says
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 🙂
ourlittleeverything says
It doesn’t really get hard but with all the cheese, it stays together better 🙂
Heather with WELLFITandFED says
Does it seriously not fall apart when you pick it up with toppings? I have to see it to believe it! It looks gorgeous!
ourlittleeverything says
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!
Bella says
I have always wanted to make this! I will have to try it out. Thanks for Sharing.
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Lynn says
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!
ourlittleeverything says
It really does add a lot of flavor!
Tamara Goyette says
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.
ourlittleeverything says
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!
Ashley says
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
Morgan says
Yum! Love cauliflower pizza!!
Lauren says
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!
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks Lauren! It definitely has more flavor to it than traditional crust – my whole family prefers it now 🙂
Stacy says
Have you ever tried starting with a bag of frozen cauliflower crumbles? Processing makes such a mess I find!
ourlittleeverything says
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.
Madeline says
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!
ourlittleeverything says
I hope you do!! Let me know how it turns it too!
Liz says
I’ve heard about using cauliflower as a pizza crust option – nice to hear it worked out well! Pinning for later 🙂
ourlittleeverything says
It’s getting popular!
Sara says
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 🙂
ourlittleeverything says
It’s actually really good! My pizza loving boyfriend prefers the cauliflower crust now whenever we make homemade pizza!
Joscelyn says
YUM! Love cauliflower and the use of it in pizza crust is genius!
ourlittleeverything says
It’s really good, we like it better than regular crust now!
Tayler Morrell says
That looks so delicious! Oh my gosh! I want some!
ourlittleeverything says
Yay! Thank you!
Amanda says
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
ourlittleeverything says
Hope you do and you love it as much as we do!
Ace says
This looks amazing! I love cauliflower and cheese! My sister made mashed cauliflower, and they put mashed potatoes to shame.
ourlittleeverything says
I love it too – I use it all the time!
Travel Pockets (Crystal) says
This looks so delicious! We’ve been looking for more ways to use cauliflower in recipes, so thanks for this!
ourlittleeverything says
I use cauliflower all the time – kinda addicted 🙂
Shann Eva says
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!
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks Shann!
lesley sullivan says
oh my goodness this looks delicious! I have to try your recipe!
ourlittleeverything says
Thank you Lesley 🙂
Crystal // Dreams, etc. says
This looks good! I’m going to have to try it sometime. 🙂
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks Crystal!
Rachel Lynn says
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!
ourlittleeverything says
Yes! It’s great for when you’re watching carbs! It’s also gluten free!
Marya says
I have really enjoyed cauli pizza crust the few times I’ve made it. I’ll give yours a try next time!
ourlittleeverything says
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!
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says
I’ve been wanting to try this. I love that you’ve got cheese in your crust. It looks perfect. Some day 🙂
ourlittleeverything says
I hope you get around to it! Thanks for stopping by the blog 🙂
Laura says
I haven’t made cauliflower pizza in a while but you’re definitely making me want to do so this weekend!!
xo, Laura
ourlittleeverything says
It’s really good! Hope you get to try it soon!
Rachel says
Wow this looks really good! And a much healthier option!
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks Rachel!
Taylor Mobley says
That looks AMAZING!!!
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks Taylor!
Brianna Leigh says
Great option for those who must be gluten free. Saving for my family.
ourlittleeverything says
Yes it is!
Leah says
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!
ourlittleeverything says
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!
Ruthie Ridley says
That looks so good! I never would have guessed you could make pizza crust with cauliflower!!!
ourlittleeverything says
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.
Bella says
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
ourlittleeverything says
It’s really good – it adds more flavor to the pizza than regular crust 🙂
kali says
one of my fav -go-to meals since i am gluten free and love pizza! your crust looks perfect!
Xx
Kali
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ourlittleeverything says
Thanks Kali!
Marlynn @ UrbanBlissLife says
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!
ourlittleeverything says
You’re welcome – I’m loving cauliflower lately too!
Cathy Mini says
I love cauliflower and cheese! So I am sure I would love this pizza crust. I can’t wait to try it out.
ourlittleeverything says
Hope you like it!
Maggie Unzueta says
I must try this. Easy and cheesy, my favorite combo. 🙂
ourlittleeverything says
Haha – mine too!
Kyla Matton Osborne (#RubyWriter) says
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 🙂
ourlittleeverything says
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.
thesocialbeing721 says
Thank you! I’ve been wanting to try this at home!
ourlittleeverything says
Hope you like it!
Kristin says
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.
ourlittleeverything says
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! 🙂
Cassie says
This looks amazing. I’m going to try it soon. I’m also excited about that pizza recipe, that sounds yummy too!
ourlittleeverything says
Thanks Cassie! I hope you like both!
Diana says
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. : )
ourlittleeverything says
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!
Sandra says
I’m allergic to eggs, would it still work if I didn’t use the egg?
ourlittleeverything says
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 🙂