Cauliflower Crust Pizza
- Level: Easy
- Yield: one 12-inch pizza
- Total: 45 min
- Active: 25 min
Ingredients
1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for sprinkling
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg
2 cups grated fresh mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup marinara sauce
Basil leaves, for garnish
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse them to a fine snowy powder; you should have 2 1/2 to 3 cups.
- Transfer the processed cauliflower to a microwave-safe bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Microwave until it's soft, about 5 minutes Then pour it onto a clean, dry kitchen towel and let cool slightly.
- When it's cool enough to handle, wrap the cauliflower tightly in the towel and wring out as much moisture as possible, twisting and squeezing like crazy. By the time you're done, you should have a pretty dry clump! And don't worry?it shouldn't look like much at this point.
- In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower and Parmesan And add the Italian seasoning, salt, egg, and 1 cup of the mozzarella. Stir/smush it together until well combined.
- Form it into a ball and place it on the baking sheet Then use your hands to flatten it into a large, flat round. Keep in mind that it won't move/rise like regular crust, so whatever shape it's in when you put it in the oven, that's the same shape/ size it'll be when you pull it out! (It's super easy to work with! You'll love it.)
- Bake the crust until it's golden, about 12 minutes. Top with the marinara and the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling, 10 minutes more.
- As soon as it comes out of the oven, sprinkle on some Parmesan. Then cut it into wedges. Sprinkle on basil leaves just before serving.
- Don't expect a crispy/chewy crust like regular pizza . . . but do expect an amazingly delicious dinner!