Cauliflower Pizza Crust

 A healthy alternative for a regular pizza crust.  Put whatever topping you like on it.  The key to getting this crust crisp is squeezing the liquid out and having the crust thin.

CAULIFLOWER PIZZA CRUST

(1 pizza crust)

Ingredients:

*1 head of cauliflower, grated fine

*1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

*1/4 cup parmesan cheese

*1 large egg

*1-2 garlic cloves, minced

*1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 

Directions:

~Remove core from cauliflower and break into  pieces.

~Using a food processor or a grated, grated the cauliflower (fine enough to resemble snow).

~Place grated cauliflower into a large bowl.

~Cover with plastic wrap with a couple holes poked into the plastic wrap.

~Microwave for 5-8 minutes, or until cauliflower is done.

~Remove from microwave and allow cauliflower to cool.

~Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

~Line a cookie sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper or silicone mat.

~Place cauliflower on a clean towel, and wring out all the excess liquid (I've used a salad spinner for this too).

~Place cauliflower into a large bowl.

~Mix in remaining ingredients until well mixed.

~Place cauliflower mixture on parchment paper.

~Press and shape into a pizza shape, about 1/4 inch thick.

~Bake until lightly brown, about 10 - 15 minutes.

~Remove from oven.

~Add a light coating of pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings.

~Bake another 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Pizza Topping Ideas:

`Sausage, cooked before it goes on the pizza

`Shredded chicken, cooked before it goes on the pizza

`Pepperoni

`Ham, cooked before it goes on the pizza

`Green peppers, chopped fine

`Mushrooms, chopped

`Onions, chopped fine

`Cherry tomatoes, cut in half

`Fresh basil,  put on after pizza is cooked

`Pizza Sauce

`Barbecue sauce

`Garlic sauce