These Cauliflower Breadsticks are a wonderfully healthy, low carb option to add to any meal or as an appetizer. This recipe can even be used as a pizza crust.
Cauliflower Breadsticks
Here I go again with a cauliflower recipe for you to try. I’ve mentioned that I have become a little obsessed with it since making Cauliflower Rice Pilaf for the first time.
I have been wanting to try making cheesy cauliflower breadsticks for a while and this recipe is so simple. All you have to do is pulse chopped cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles rice. (if you don’t have a food processor, you can use a hand grater). Then cook it for a few minutes in the microwave, squeeze excess water out using a cheesecloth, then mix in the other few ingredients and bake it. Done!
Serve it with some of this homemade marinara sauce for dipping if you’d like. It’s fabulous! We, unfortunately, scarfed it down right out of the oven, to be honest.
A big bonus is that you can use this as a healthy option for pizza crust too. However, it is recommended to flip it over halfway through baking for a pizza crust so it’s more crispy before adding the pizza toppings.
How to Make Cauliflower Breadsticks
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
Cut cauliflower head into smaller pieces and pulse in a food processor. You want it to resemble rice.
Place in a microwave-safe bowl, cover, and microwave for 10 minutes.
Add all other ingredients to a large bowl and blend well.
Add cooked cauliflower to other mixed ingredients and mix well.
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
Divide the cauliflower mixture in half and spread the baking sheets. I make mine into a rectangle shape. You want it to be thin!
Bake at 425 degrees F for 25 minutes.
If you’d like it a little extra cheesy, sprinkle with additional cheese and bake again until the cheese is melted.
Can you use frozen riced cauliflower?
Yes, you can use frozen cauliflower that is so widely available now. The key is to get as much of the water out of the cauliflower as possible. You can even use a nut bag or cheesecloth to make this step easier.
Pro Tips:
You can also bake the cauliflower in the oven for 20 minutes at 375 degrees F.
As mentioned above, be sure to squeeze all the water out of the cauliflower. Up to a cup of liquid is expected.
Try these other amazing Cauliflower recipes too:
Cauliflower Breadsticks Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
- additional shredded cheese for cheesier topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- Cut cauliflower head into smaller pieces and pulse in a food processor. You want it to resemble rice.
- Place in a microwave safe bowl, cover and microwave for 10 minutes.
- Squeeze out as much water as possible using a cheesecloth.
- Add all other ingredients to a large bowl and blend well.
- Add cooked cauliflower to other mixed ingredients and mix well.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
- Divide the cauliflower mixture in half and spread the baking sheets. I make mine into a rectangle shape. You want it to be thin.
- Bake at 425 degrees F for 25 minutes.
- If you'd like it a little extra cheesy, sprinkle with additional cheese and bake again until the cheese is melted.
Notes
Nutrition
Adapted from Jo Cooks
Beks says
This is sooo good! The flavor was really good, and I liked the bready texture. I will probably use more garlic next time because I love things super garlicky.
Lori says
I can’t wait to try this. Loving The recipe
Gordon says
We don’t care too much to use the microwave….what is the cooking alternative for the cauliflower?
Sherri says
You can cook on the stovetop as well. I would cook it covered until soft.
Teresa says
Made it! Wow this is delicious. Since there are only two of us how long and how to store leftovers?
Sarah Smith says
Looks amazing. l want to eat that
Your recipes always look so good..Thank you!
Linda Bobinski Sheehy says
I have an odd question—-I do not like Cheese (lol!!)……and was wondering if these can be made without Cheese? I would guess probably not, as the cheese would probably be used to bind things together…………but, thought I would put this question out there! I will make them regardless, though……..~~~
Sherri says
Yes! I have seen them without cheese. The eggs would keep it together. If you do make them without, please let me know how they turn out. 🙂
Jenn says
great recipe! Is there nutritional info available?
Kim Gaynor says
YUM! I’m printing this right now and plan to try it soon. It looks superb, and my husband and I definitely are trying to reduce our carb intake.
Stacy says
When you microwve the cauliflour, what setting do you cook it on? High?
Thanks for clarifying the cooking instructions.
Sherri says
Yes, I microwave it on high 🙂
Miz Helen says
What a great idea, your Cauliflower Breadsticks are awesome! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Lou Lou Girls says
Okay, I’m drooling right now! Looks so good. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you on tonight at 7, we can’t wait to party with you! Lou Lou Girls
Kristina & Millie says
ohhh yes extra cheese for me please! love bread sticks, I like cauliflower and like it better with cheese on it. This seems like the perfect way to get some extra veggies in while feeding the carb monster something healthy. Nom 🙂 I will have to try it as we are all trying to loose weight and get healthier here!
Katherines Corner says
Thank you for sharing this yumminess at the Thursday Favorite things blog hop. Watch for your feature on Monday xo
Julia @ Rock It Like A Mom says
We make cauliflower pizza crust all the time, but have never tried breadsticks! Can’t wait to give this one a go!
Cauliflower is so much more than just “white broccoli” and most people don’t see it! They are missing out 😉
Faye Wilkerson says
Always need low-carb recipes.
Jann Olson says
Wow, cauliflower breadsticks. Would never have thought that’s what they were made from! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
[email protected] says
I have got to cook more with cauliflower…thanks for inspiring me. And for sharing with the Thursday Blog Hop!
[email protected] says
Those look super delish. I like how you don’t have use a cheese cloth.
Sharon Rowe says
I have heard about cauliflower pizza base and was thinking it was a great idea and now bread sticks too brilliant! Thanks for sharing on Monday Madness link party 🙂
[email protected] says
Oh these look so good! I have got to try these, I love breadsticks but don’t get to eat much because not healthy , I could eat these and not feel too bad. Thanks for sharing, pinning!
Susan - ofeverymoment says
I love cauliflower, so I am thrilled to have found these recipes at Treasure Box Tuesday. I plan to try the breadsticks first, but just might end up making them all! Thanks! Pinned.
Rose @ Walnut Acre says
These look awesome! They are definitely going on our menu next week. I’ve made cauliflower pizza crust and we really liked that too.
Kim @The Baking ChocolaTess says
These look so delicious!! Pinning!
Brenda says
I have never seen this. Pinning it!
Diana Rambles says
YUM!
andy says
MMMM this looks so good 🙂
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Daphne says
Good Afternoon Sherri, I love cauliflower rice and make it often, but I have never heard of Cauliflower breadsticks. I love finding new recipes and trying them .
I have a feeling I am going to really enjoy these breadsticks.
Best Wishes
Daphne