Ingredients You’ll Need
Here I explain the best ingredients for cauliflower pizza crust recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
Cauliflower – You’ll need one large head. We’re making it into cauliflower rice for the crust. If you like, you can even use frozen cauliflower rice to save time. Eggs – Use large eggs. Egg substitutes won’t work well here. Parmesan Cheese – Use grated parmesan for best texture. This recipe has more cheese than some other cauliflower pizza recipes, because I find that it holds together better that way and improves the texture. It’s also salty enough that it doesn’t require any additional salt in the recipe. You can replace the parmesan with other cheeses, such as mozzarella, but parmesan makes the crust more sturdy than other options.
How To Make Cauliflower Pizza Crust
This section shows how to make cauliflower crust pizza 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. Try Italian seasoning (or simply dried oregano) and garlic powder.
Topping Ideas
Meat Lover’s – Pizza sauce (or tomato sauce or sugar-free pizza sauce), shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Italian sausage, crumbled ground beef, and diced Canadian bacon. Veggie Lover’s – Pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, mushrooms, and black olives. Margherita – Pizza sauce, sliced fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and fresh basil. (You can also add fresh basil after baking instead if you like.) Taco Pizza – Top your cauliflower crust pizza with salsa, ground beef cooked with taco seasoning, and Mexican cheese blend, and bake. After removing from the oven, top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, jalapenos, and sour cream. BBQ Chicken – Barbecue sauce (I use sugar-free bbq sauce but any kind works), shredded chicken, diced red onions, and cheddar cheese. This combo is also amazing with ranch dressing drizzled over it! Hawaiian – Pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, Canadian bacon, and diced pineapple (omit for keto, but ok in small amounts for low carb). Pesto – Spread with prepared pesto sauce and top with fresh mozzarella and sliced tomatoes (or sun-dried tomatoes). Garnish with fresh basil after baking. White Pizza – Top it with homemade alfredo sauce, spinach, cooked chicken, onions & cheese for a twist on the classic pizza.
Storage Instructions
Store: Keep leftovers in the fridge for 3-5 days. Meal prep: Bake the crust in advance and store in the refrigerator or freeze. Add toppings and bake right before serving. Reheat: For best results, reheat the pizza in the oven on a pizza stone for best results. It might be a little softer, especially if you used a fair amount of pizza sauce, but I think it’s delicious anyway. I don’t recommend reheating in the microwave, unless you are okay with a very soft crust that you have to eat with a fork. Freeze: Make the crust without toppings, wrap in plastic followed by foil, and keep in the freezer for 3-6 months. No need to thaw when ready to eat. Just add toppings, slide onto a pizza stone in the oven preheated to 400 degrees F, and bake for 15 minutes.
More Healthy Pizza Recipes
If you like this cauliflower pizza crust recipe, you’ll also love these other healthy takes on pizza: I was pretty excited about the possibility of an easy cauliflower pizza crust recipe that doesn’t require squeezing. The stir fry step helps a lot, but you do get a firmer crust if you squeeze it. Squeezing is necessary for one large pizza, but if you split the dough into 2 smaller crusts, you can get away without it. Please enter your first name for your account. Your saved recipe will also be sent to your email. Option 1 (more effort – recommended if making one large pizza): Place the cauliflower rice into a kitchen towel and squeeze over the sink. Option 2 (easier – better for making 2 smaller pizzas): Stir the cauliflower rice directly into the egg/cheese mixture. With both options, make sure it’s mixed very well. You may need to press with a spatula. Nutritional information does not include toppings. 📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Keto Freezer Meal System and Keto Ebook Bundle!
