Due to health reasons, so many people seem to be reducing their intake of gluten, or cutting it out completely. No bread? I think I would die. I'm a sucker when it comes to a good slice of homemade bread or pizza, and I can't imagine never being able to indulge in a greasy yummy stick of cheesy bread.
I realize though, that sometimes people don't have the choice to live gluten-free. Why should they miss out?
I found many recipes for cauliflower crust and created one that worked with what I had on hand.
Oh. My. Goodness.
My husband and I both loved it! We ate almost the entire thing and didn't even feel guilty afterwards. :)
There is absolutely no flour in this chewy crust. You can top it with your favorite pizza toppings or just cheese, and it will be delicious either way.
Ingredients
CRUST:
1/2 head of cauliflower
2 eggs
1 c. mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tsp. dried oregano
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
salt and pepper, to taste
EXTRA:
additional cheese
your choice of toppings (pepperoni, onion, etc.)
marinara sauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Spread a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet and set aside.
Break or cut your cauliflower into chunks and place in the food processor.
Pulse until it resembles rice.
In a microwave safe dish, cover the cauliflower and microwave for 10 minutes.
Transfer it into a mixing bowl and add the eggs, 1 cup cheese, oregano, garlic, and salt & pepper.
Mix together until well blended.
Dump onto the center of your prepared baking sheet and press into a "crust".
Bake the crust for 20-30 minutes, or until it is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and top with your choice of toppings.
Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted.
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(Directions with Photos)
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Spread a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet and set aside.
Break or cut your cauliflower into chunks and place in the food processor.
Pulse until it resembles rice.
In a microwave safe dish, cover the cauliflower and microwave for 10 minutes.
(I just used a bowl then covered it with a heavy plate, and it worked perfectly.)
Transfer it into a mixing bowl and add the eggs, 1 cup cheese, oregano, garlic, and salt & pepper.
Mix together until well blended.
Dump onto the center of your prepared baking sheet and press into a "crust".
Bake the crust for 20-30 minutes, or until it is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and top with your choice of toppings.
Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted.
We used our cauliflower crust to make cheesy "breadsticks" and dipped them in marinara sauce.
Delicious! :)
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