Cauliflower Crust Pizza / Pizza al Cavolfiore
Serves 4 to 8
Ingredients
- 6 cups grated cauliflower
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Asiago cheese
- 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 3 or 4 thinly sliced cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup thinly sliced or shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Spread cauliflower out onto a non-stick baking sheet and toast for about 20 minutes; cool. Place in bowl. Add eggs, cheese and breadcrumbs. Mix well. Mixture should be very dry.
- With your hands, spread into12 to14 inch diameter on a large piece of parchment paper. Place on round pizza pan or use a peel to place the pizza on a preheated oven stone if you have one.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until cauliflower is golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Top with tomatoes and cheese, sprinkle with salt and pepper and bake for 25 to 30 minutes longer. Just before removing from oven, top with basil. Cool slightly and cut into wedges.
This recipe was featured on Season 29 - Episode 2905.
Comments
Cecilia SERRATO
My family comes from Belluno Italy, I was born in America. Have never gone to Belluno. Do you have any cooking from this area of Italy?
Michael Arnold
We are trying to make this recipe, but you do not explain at which step you use the 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil?
mimi
You drizzle on the pizza as a final touch before you bake the pizza.
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Deb
I liked your comment about the cauliflower crust pizza being good for people who can’t tolerate gluten. But then you added 3/4 of a cup of breadcrumbs, and destroyed that possibility.
And your cauliflower mashed potatoes is really mis-named. What it is, is mashed cauliflower, there’s no potatoes in it. And it looked a lot more like mashed cauliflower soup.
Gisele
That last comment from Deb was rude. I think you did a great job on all 3 recipes and want to thank you for sharing.
Gisele
That last comment from Deb was rude. I think you did a great job on all 3 recipes and want to thank you for sharing.
Pat
Can gluten free breadcrumbs be used to good effect?
Mike
Overall, I enjoy the show. Unfortunately, I have to agree with Deb. On the show, the cauliflower crust pizza was first touted as a recipe for those who have trouble tolerating gluten; then breadcrumbs are added. I was puzzled and had to rewind & rewatch. I think, given the lead in, we should minimally be providing a recommended gluten free substitute for the breadcrumbs (for those with gluten issues)
Cecelia
My husband and I just watched your show on how to make cauliflower crust and we can’t wait to try it!
We have purchased it before but never attempted to make it ourselves. And I think your recipe will taste wonderful with Asiago cheese in it. Thank you for sharing!
Cecelia
My husband and I just watched your show on how to make cauliflower crust and we can’t wait to try it!
We have purchased it before but never attempted to make it ourselves. And I think your recipe will taste wonderful with Asiago cheese in it. Thank you for sharing!