Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for this cheesy cauliflower breadsticks recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
Cauliflower – Choose a medium to large head of cauliflower with tight florets and remove the leaves and stem before ricing. (Learn more about making cauliflower rice here.) Packaged frozen cauliflower rice can also work once it’s thawed and the liquid is squeezed out. Hemp Seeds – These essentially act as a “flour” to help firm up and crisp up the breadsticks. But if you prefer simpler cauliflower breadsticks without the hemp seeds, you can make them using my cauliflower pizza crust recipe as the base instead. Eggs – Use whole, large eggs. Egg substitutes will not work well enough to bind the cauliflower mixture together. Garlic – Fresh minced garlic has the best flavor for cheesy cauli bread, but you can also use jarred minced garlic. If you don’t have garlic on hand, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder will work as a substitute. Sea Salt & Black Pepper – For simple seasoning. Butter – For brushing after the base is cooked. I use grass-fed butter, but choose your favorite unsalted variety. You can also omit this altogether if you like. Mozzarella Cheese – For topping. Feel free to substitute any other type of shredded cheese you like, such as cheddar or parmesan. Parsley – For garnish. You can use other fresh herbs as well, such as oregano or basil.
How To Make Cauliflower Breadsticks
This section shows how to make cheesy cauliflower sticks, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
Storage Instructions
Store: Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate cauliflower breadsticks for up to 4 days. Reheat: Warm them in the oven at 350 degrees F. The microwave will also work, but they will be softer. You can also reheat in the air fryer. Freeze: Stack cauliflower breadsticks between layers of parchment paper and then into a zip lock bag, and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
What To Serve With Cauliflower Breadsticks
Cauliflower cheese sticks pair with so many dishes! Try these serving ideas. Getting all the moisture out ensures that the cauliflower breadsticks won’t be too watery or fall apart. Depending on the size of your cauliflower, you may end up with slightly more or less dough. Aim for the correct bread thickness instead of spreading to the edges of the pan.
Dips – Dunk these sticks into spinach artichoke dip, cheesy rotel dip, creamy marinara sauce, or pepperoni pizza dip for your next party. Soups – Pair healthy breadsticks with sausage kale soup, chicken florentine soup, or stuffed pepper soup. Salads – Every salad can use a side of cheesy garlic cauliflower breadsticks! Serve them alongside a cucumber tomato avocado salad, Mediterranean chicken salad, or Caprese salad.
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