Description
This homemade Supreme Pizza with Cauliflower Crust offers a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional pizza, combining gooey cheese and savory toppings with a crispy cauliflower crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 2 tablespoons almond flour for extra binding (for keto-friendly option)
- 1 cup pizza sauce (sugar-free for lower carb option)
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pepperoni slices
- ¼ cup black olives, sliced
- ¼ cup green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup mushrooms, sliced
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- Optional: red pepper flakes for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking oil.
- Remove the outer leaves from the cauliflower and cut it into florets. Pulse the florets in a food processor until they resemble rice grains.
- Place the cauliflower rice in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 5 minutes, uncovered. Alternatively, steam it on the stovetop for 5 minutes until tender.
- Allow the cauliflower to cool completely, then transfer it to a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the squeezed cauliflower, beaten egg, 1 cup of the mozzarella, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until it forms a uniform dough.
- Transfer the cauliflower mixture to the prepared baking sheet and press the mixture into a circle about ¼-inch thick, creating a slight rim around the edge for the crust.
- Bake the crust for 20 minutes until golden brown and firm.
- Remove the crust from the oven and spread the pizza sauce evenly over the top, leaving a small border around the edge.
- Sprinkle half of the remaining mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then arrange the pepperoni, black olives, bell peppers, red onions, and mushrooms on top.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella and the Parmesan cheese.
- Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden, and the toppings are cooked.
- Let the Supreme Pizza with Cauliflower Crust rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Removing excess moisture from the cauliflower is crucial for achieving a crispy crust.
- Don’t overload the crust with toppings to avoid sogginess.
- Use a pizza stone for an even crispier crust.
- Pre-bake the crust ahead of time to save prep time later.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: N/A