Perfect Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe

Step 1

In a large pot of boil water, cook cauliflower florets until soft enough to smash with a fork

Step 2

About 12 minutes

Step 3

Drain well and allow to cool

Step 4

Using a nut bag, ring all liquid out cauliflower

Step 5

Should yield about 1.5 cups of liquid

Step 6

The more liquid you can get out of the cauliflower, the crispier your crust will be

Step 7

Preheat oven to 425°F

Step 8

In a large bowl combine prepared cauliflower, cream cheese, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and oregano

Step 9

Using a fork break up the cauliflower and mix together with spices, eggs and cheese until fully combine

Step 10

On a parchment lined pizza stone or baking sheet use your hands to press the cauliflower mixture into a flat circle that is about 1/4" thick

Step 11

Place on center rack in oven and bake for 30 minutes

Step 12

Remove from oven and set a new piece of parchment over the top of the pizza

Step 13

Using your hands carefully flip the pizza crust so the top is now face down

Step 14

At this point you can remove all parchment if you want as it will no longer stick to anything

Step 15

Cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until edges are golden and crispy

Step 16

Remove finished pizza crust from oven and top with toppings of your choice

Step 17

For this pizza we spread tomato pesto and topped with mozzarella cheese, mushrooms and olives

Step 18

Cook for 5-8 more minutes or until cheese has melted

Step 19

Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before adding arugula and cutting