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Cheesy Cauliflower breadsticks

Last updated February 6, 2021. Originally posted October 26, 2020 By Jyothi Rajesh 23 Comments

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Transform cauliflower into sensational cheesy cauliflower breadsticks made of cauliflower crust. It’s low-carb, gluten-free and healthier alternative to regular breadsticks. Best served with spicy marinara sauce.

Low carb, gluten free, grain free, cheesy. All in all – Awesome!

freshly baked cheesy cauliflower breadsticks on baking tray

Recipe originally posted in Febuary 2015. Updated in March 2019 with photos and added a video recipe. No change in recipe. Below is an old pic 

This cheesy cauliflower breadsticks is loaded with simple but flavors that work the best with this gluten free bread sticks, and eggs and cheese binds everything together.

So you actually can eat it just like a breadstick, hold a slice up and pull it out. It does not fall apart! Plus the crust is so delicious, many won’t even guess that it’s made of cauliflower.

Just make the crust, load it with cheese and serve it as cauliflower breadsticks or use cauliflower crust as base to make cauliflower crusted pizza by adding your favorite toppings on top. Works best when served as appetizers along with spicy marinara sauce or as side dish with some soup or salad.

I had a huge fresh cauliflower lying in my fridge crying to me to be used into something delicious. A comforting, utterly delicious snack is what turn up using the fresh cauliflower. This cheesy cauliflower breadsticks, I am truly excited to share with you guys!

fresh cauliflower on white board to make breadsticks

Phenomenally low carb, grain-free, gluten-free and it’s an healthy alternative to traditional breadsticks. This low carb cauliflower breadsticks are full of flavor, and cheese lover’s delight!

Well, you can obviously tell you are not eating a “bread stick”, this cheesy cauliflower bread stick is a darn good and I don’t have to mention it’s slightly healthy compared to regular breadsticks.

The key is to get the “crust” actually browned to golden just like regular breadsticks so that it holds it’s shape.

While eggs and cheesy helps bind everything together and hold it shape, you also want to make sure there isn’t any moisture in cauliflower rice.

close up of cheesy low carb breadsticks on baking tray

Cook cauliflower in microwave (or on stove top) for few minutes, this will dry up riced cauliflower. Microwaved cauliflower once cooled completely, I place it in kitchen towel and squeeze out most of the water. This step is important.

IMPORTANT  NOTE – If riced cauliflower is not completely dry after you microwave, squeeze out the excess liquids using a kitchen towel. I found just microwave cauliflower rice did not remove all the moisture from it. So I highly recommend you don’t skip squeezing out liquids from cauliflower rice so it’s not soggy at all.

cheesy cauliflower breadsticks on baking tray served with spicy marinara sauce

Why Should You Make Low-Carb Breadsticks?

Let me name out all the reasons why should you try making cauliflower breadsticks.

  1. Breadsticks are sensational – true to blow your minds away.
  2. Cauliflower breadsticks are low carb – Isn’t that awesome.
  3. Many won’t believe it’s made of cauliflower and it is completely gluten-free. Have picky eaters at home? Just feed them this cheesy cauliflower breadsticks, they’ll gobble it all up!
  4. It tastes so good – you should be feeding your friends these cauliflower breadsticks instead of the regular breadsticks.
  5. Cauliflower breadsticks recipe is simple and easy to make. A bit time consuming, but most of it is taken care in microwave and oven, your hands-on prep work is not much really.
  6. You can and should easily double the recipe, as these breadsticks will be gone in a flash. Make a big batch and you can easily make ahead and freeze these for later use.
  7. Cauliflower is high in vitamins and minerals. It’s got high fiber content and is a good source of antioxidants. Cauliflower should be included in your weekly veggie intake for sure. And what better way to eat it than cheesy cauliflower breadsticks.
  8. Look at those golden gorgeous crispy brown edges- they are just like regular breadsticks, but actually good for you.

close up of cheesy low carb breadsticks on baking tray served with spicy marinara sauce

Ingredients For Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks

We are talking simple ingredients here. Here’s what I put in my cauliflower breadstick recipe –

Cauliflower – a large head of cauliflower, but I’d advise you double the recipe (make it 2 or 3 heads of cauliflower) because this thing gets devoured pretty fast.

Cheese –  Mozzarella cheese alone is fine, but I personally like the blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Cheese not just helps hold it’s shape but also flavors the breadsticks. Cheddar cheese has amazing flavors according to me, so I advise you can use a mix of both.

Eggs – Definitely don’t skip eggs. Eggs binds everything together. If you want cauliflower breadsticks to be eaten like breadstick holding up in hands and dipping it in sauce, eggs does that magic to cauliflower breadsticks recipe.

Garlic – Fresh minced garlic or granulated garlic powder works. I always vouch for fresh ingredients. One of the most important flavors in cauliflower breadsticks is garlic.

Pepper and Salt – Always, always season. Bland, unseasoned food is boring. Salt and pepper is added according to taste. Kosher salt (ground fresh) and fresh cracked pepper is best.

Oregano – dried oregano (and as well as basil) is added for added flavors. What’s breadstick or pizza without oregano in it?!

cheesy cauliflower breadsticks dipped in spicy marinara sauce

How To Make Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks? (With Step-By-Step Photos)

Cauliflower Rice –

Start with large head of cauliflower. Remove green leafy part and roughly chop into florets. Place the florets in food processor and pulse until cauliflower florets are chopped to rice consistency.

Note – If you do not have food processor, grate florets in fine grated.

riced cauliflower to make cheesy cauliflower breadsticks

Cooking Cauliflower –

I often get asked, is it necessary to cook cauliflower rice , twice? I say, yes it’s important to cook cauliflower to make cauliflower breadsticks or cauliflower pizza. Mainly for the reason that it should hold it’s shape.

First in microwave safe bowl, cook cauliflower rice for 10 minutes. Let it cool.

riced cauliflower in kitchen towel to make cauliflower breadsticks

If you don’t have microwave, cook cauliflower rice on stove top on very low heat for few minutes, ensuring you do not brown cauliflower rice.

Wring Out Liquid –

Microwave cauliflower rice shouldn’t be enough to dry it out completely? I tested thrice and I found microwave riced cauliflower retains some water.

Microwave riced cauliflower for 10 minutes, cool until the point there is no steam coming out of cooked cauliflower (spread microwaved cauliflower onto large tray for faster and even cooling).  Touch and feel test you can feel there was some moisture left.

I highly recommend you to wring out all the liquids out by placing cooled riced cauliflower in kitchen towel, squeeze and twist all the liquids out.

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Cauliflower Breadstick Dough –

To dry cauliflower mix, add minced garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, eggs and cheese (2 cups mozzarella and ½ cup cheddar). Mix until everything comes together.

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Prepping Baking Tray –

Line up baking tray with parchment paper(not butter paper). And to be sure that cauliflower breadsticks don’t stick, spray parchment paper with cooking oil.

Shape and Bake –

Separate the mixture into equal portion depending on how big or how small breadsticks(or cauliflower pizza base) you prefer to make. Form a rectangle of approximately 9” x 7” using hands. Press down the dough to form even level rectangular shape and using a rubber spatula straight the edges.

forming shape of cauliflower crust for cauliflower breadsticks

Bake in pre-heated oven at 450 F for about 18 to 25 minutes or until you begin to see golden brown top on cauliflower breadsticks.

Remove from oven once it begins to brown.

cauliflower crust for cheesy cauliflower breadsticks

Then sprinkle some more mozzarella and cheddar(if you prefer). Sprinkle some oregano as well. Place it back in oven and bake for another 5 minutes, until cheese melts.

cauliflower crust for cheesy cauliflower breadsticks cauliflower crust for cheesy cauliflower breadsticks cheesy cauliflower breadsticks after baking in the oven

Note – You can broil once cheese melts for 5 minutes to get golden brown top.

Slice it up into rectangle sticks and serve immediately with marinara sauce for best experience.

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cheesy cauliflower breadsticks served with spicy marinara sauce
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Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks

Jyothi Rajesh
Transform cauliflower into sensational cheesy cauliflower breadsticks made of cauliflower crust. It’s low-carb, gluten-free and healthier alternative to regular breadsticks. Best served with spicy marinara sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 5 people
Calories 422

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head Cauliflower a large head about 3 lbs
  • 4 Eggs
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon pepper adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoon oregano or mixed Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese grated
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese grated - optional

For Topping –

  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese grated
  • 3 tablespoon cheddar cheese – optional
  • 1 teaspoon oregano

To Serve -

  • Marinara sauce

Instructions
 

Cauliflower Rice –

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Rinse cauliflower, remove outer leaves and separate into florets with a paring knife. Place cauliflower florets in a food processor and process until “rice” texture. Some coarse chunks are fine.

Cook Cauliflower Rice -

  • First in microwave safe bowl, cook cauliflower rice for 10 minutes. Let it cool.
  • If you don’t have microwave, cook cauliflower rice on stove top on very low heat for few minutes, ensuring you do not brown cauliflower rice.

Wring Out Liquids -

  • I highly recommend you to wring out all the liquids out by placing cooled riced cauliflower in kitchen towel, squeeze and twist all the liquids out.

Cauliflower Breadstick Dough –

  • To dry cauliflower mix, add minced garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, eggs and cheese (2 cups mozzarella and ½ cup cheddar). Mix until everything comes together.

Prepping Baking Tray –

  • Line up baking tray with parchment paper(not butter paper). And to be sure that cauliflower breadsticks don’t stick, spray parchment paper with cooking oil.

Shape and Bake –

  • Separate the mixture into equal portion depending on how big or how small breadsticks(or cauliflower pizza base) you prefer to make. Form a rectangle of approximately 9” x 7” using hands. Press down the dough to form even level rectangular shape and using a rubber spatula straight the edges.
  • Bake in pre-heated oven at 450 F for about 18 to 25 minutes or until you begin to see golden brown top on cauliflower breadsticks.
  • Remove from oven once it begins to brown. Then sprinkle some more mozzarella and cheddar(if you prefer). Sprinkle some oregano as well. Place it back in oven and bake for another 5 minutes, until cheese melts.
  • Note – You can broil once cheese melts for 5 minutes to get golden brown top.
  • Slice it up into rectangle sticks and serve immediately with marinara sauce for best experience.
  • You can also freeze the breadsticks tightly wrapped in plastic, for up to 1 month. Thaw on a counter or in a microwave.

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Notes

  • If you don’t have microwave, cook cauliflower rice on stove top on very low heat for few minutes, ensuring you do not brown cauliflower rice.
  • I highly recommend you wring out all the liquids out by placing microwave and cooled riced cauliflower in kitchen towel, squeeze and twist all the liquids out. Any liquid left will make shaping of breadsticks extremely hard.
  • You can also freeze the breadsticks tightly wrapped in plastic, for up to 1 month. Thaw on a counter or in a microwave.
Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 29gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 217mgSodium: 1168mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 995IUVitamin C: 56.5mgCalcium: 662mgIron: 2.7mg
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  1. Sheila Carrick-Langford says

    August 05, 2022 at 6:57 am

    I made this for dinner tonight. Both my husband and myself loved the breadsticks! They took a bit of work but we’re delicious! I just need to start them sooner. LoL

    Reply
    • Jyothi Rajesh says

      August 08, 2022 at 7:24 am

      Thank you so much, so glad you and your husband liked the recipe! Thank you

      Reply
  2. Karly says

    April 26, 2019 at 3:45 am

    This sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      April 26, 2019 at 1:09 pm

      Thank you Karly

      Reply
  3. Emmeline says

    March 20, 2019 at 12:53 am

    5 stars
    Love this variation on my old favorite breadsticks! And as I am obsessed with anything cauliflower right now you know I’m making this the coming weekend!!

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      March 20, 2019 at 10:00 am

      Thank you Emmeline

      Reply
  4. Sonal says

    March 19, 2019 at 4:51 pm

    5 stars
    What a great idea to eat guilt free on these Cauliflower Breadsticks. Loved the detailed recipe. A must try for sure.

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      March 19, 2019 at 8:03 pm

      Thank you Sonal

      Reply
  5. Bee says

    March 19, 2019 at 4:03 pm

    5 stars
    This is a perfect appetizer to try with Cauliflower. . . ? Looks delicious. Will definitely try this for weekend.

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      March 19, 2019 at 4:25 pm

      Yay, so glad you like it. Thank you Bee. Hope you enjoy

      Reply
  6. Mahy Elamin says

    March 19, 2019 at 4:01 pm

    5 stars
    These cheesy cauliflower breadsticks recipe looks unreal! Definitely, I will make it on the weekend for my family.

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      March 19, 2019 at 4:25 pm

      Thank you Mahy

      Reply
  7. Danielle Wolter says

    March 18, 2019 at 11:09 pm

    5 stars
    I am totally intrigued by these. what a fun and unique idea. And i haven’t had lunch – these things have me hungry!

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      March 19, 2019 at 8:10 am

      Thank you Danielle.

      Reply
  8. Judy says

    March 17, 2019 at 3:39 am

    5 stars
    This is happening tonight! Sounds delicious! Thank you.

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      March 17, 2019 at 7:04 pm

      yay, so excited you try it. Do let us know how it turns out.

      Reply
  9. Linda @ Veganosity says

    February 21, 2015 at 10:37 pm

    You’ve outdone yourself with this recipe Jyothi! These look so crispy and delicious. I’m going to have to try and make these vegan.

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      February 25, 2015 at 6:34 pm

      Thanks Linda! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Dolphia Nandi says

    February 19, 2015 at 9:14 pm

    What an innovative way

    Reply
    • jyothirajesh says

      February 19, 2015 at 9:36 pm

      Thanks Dolphia 🙂

      Reply

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