Here’s a crispy, cheesy, and keto-friendly Cauliflower Pizza Crust that’s the perfect low-carb alternative to traditional pizza! 🍕✨
Servings: 2-4 | Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Total Time: 40 min
Ingredients:
- 1 medium head of cauliflower (or 3 cups riced cauliflower)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- 1 egg, beaten 🥚
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp almond flour (optional, for extra crispiness)
Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2️⃣ Rice the cauliflower:
- If using a whole cauliflower, cut into florets and pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice.
- If using pre-riced cauliflower, measure out 3 cups.
3️⃣ Steam and drain:
- Microwave the riced cauliflower for 4-5 minutes until soft.
- Let cool, then place in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
(This step is crucial for a crispy crust!)
4️⃣ Mix the dough:
- In a bowl, combine the cauliflower, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and almond flour (if using).
- Mix until it forms a sticky dough.
5️⃣ Shape the crust:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the cauliflower dough into a thin, even circle (about ¼-inch thick).
6️⃣ Bake the crust:
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
7️⃣ Add toppings:
- Remove from the oven, add keto-friendly toppings (like marinara sauce, cheese, and pepperoni), then bake for another 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted.
8️⃣ Slice & Enjoy! 🍕
