Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza (Print version)

Crispy cauliflower crust topped with spicy buffalo sauce, melted cheese, and tangy green onions for a bold, flavorful twist.

# What you’ll need:

→ Cauliflower Crust

01 - 1 large head cauliflower (approximately 28 ounces), cut into florets
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Toppings

09 - 1/3 cup buffalo sauce plus 1 tablespoon
10 - 1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
12 - 1 small celery stalk, thinly sliced (optional)
13 - 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
14 - Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse until finely ground to a rice-like texture. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the processed cauliflower, eggs, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until a cohesive dough forms.
04 - Place the cauliflower mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and shape into a 12-inch round or rectangle approximately 1/2 inch thick.
05 - Bake the crust for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
06 - Remove from oven and brush or drizzle buffalo sauce evenly over the crust surface.
07 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Top with sliced green onions, celery, and blue cheese if desired.
08 - Return to oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, slice, and serve immediately.

# Cooking tips:

01 -
  • The crust holds up like real pizza dough but feels lighter and sneaks in vegetables without anyone noticing.
  • Buffalo sauce gives it a tangy kick that makes every bite exciting and keeps you reaching for more.
  • It comes together in under an hour and uses simple ingredients you probably already have.
  • You can load it with whatever toppings you want and it still tastes like comfort food.
02 -
  • If you don't squeeze out enough water from the cauliflower, the crust will steam instead of crisp and won't hold together when you slice it.
  • Prebaking the crust without toppings is essential, it creates a sturdy base that can handle the sauce and cheese without getting soggy.
  • Don't spread the buffalo sauce too thick or it will make the crust wet and floppy, a thin layer is all you need for flavor.
03 -
  • Press the crust as thin and even as possible so it bakes uniformly and stays crispy all the way through.
  • Use a pizza stone if you have one, it helps the bottom get even crispier and mimics a real pizza oven.
  • Taste your buffalo sauce before using it, some brands are much hotter than others and you can always mix in a little melted butter to mellow it out.
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