Chef John's Crispy Cauliflower Pizza Base
Chef John's Crispy Cauliflower Pizza Base bakes up with golden, crunchy edges and a tender center, carrying a gentle tang from goat cheese and nutty notes of Parmigiano-Reggiano. The subtle heat of cayenne brightens each bite, making a flavorful, gluten-free foundation for your favorite toppings. Serve on pizza night when you want something lighter yet richly satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Put the cauliflower in a food processor and process until finely ground.
- 3
Cook the cauliflower, water, and salt in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant and most of the water has evaporated, 5 to 6 minutes. Let cool completely.
- 4
Move the cauliflower to the center of a clean dish towel. Wrap it and squeeze firmly to remove excess moisture. You should end up with about 1 1/2 cups of cauliflower pulp.
- 5
Mix the cauliflower pulp, egg, goat cheese, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl to make a soft dough. Shape it into a ball and set it in the center of the prepared baking sheet. Press the dough into a circle about 1/4 inch thick.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 40 minutes. Let cool, then flip the crust over before adding toppings.
- Calories 124.43 kcal Moderate
- Protein 9.22 g Moderate
- Carbs 9.55 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.35 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.45 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 74.69 mg High
- Sodium 516.15 mg High
- Fiber 4.5 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.88 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.25 g Low Source
- Calcium 89.84 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.87 mg Low Source
- Potassium 272.48 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 16.27 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 72.05 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.45 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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