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Cheesy Cauliflower Crust or Dippers

This is a fun food to have on its own or with an Italian meal. It’s a unique veggie-take on a traditional food. Add some marinara for dipping and “that’s amore!”

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Cheesy Cauliflower Crust or Dippers

Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup part-skim mozzarella, shredded
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 teaspoon fresh garlic

Serves: 8 - 10

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Wash and clean cauliflower, cut into chunks. Make sure to remove its core.
Crumble the cauliflower:

Place cauliflower in a food processor or blender and pulse it until it is “crumbled” or a "rice" consistency (or can use a hand grater).
In a large saucepan, heat 1-inch of water until boiling. Add in the cauliflower, cover, and steam for 4 - 5 minutes. Watch closely so it doesn’t boil over.
Use a fine mesh strainer to drain the cauliflower. Allow cauliflower to cool for a few minutes, then place in in a clean dish towel or paper toweland squeeze to remove excess water.

Once cauliflower crumble is drained well, place in large bowl. Add ½ cup mozzarella cheese, beaten egg, oregano, basil, and garlic powder. Stir in the mixture well.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray it lightly with cooking spray. Spoon cauliflower mixture onto pan. Using your hands, form the mixture into an 8 ½ x 11-inch rectangle.
Place in the oven for 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown and firm.
Remove it from the oven and top it with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Return to oven to bake for another 5-10 minutes or until cheeses are melted.
Use as pizza crust or cut into sticks and serve with a warm marinara sauce for dipping.

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Cheesy Cauliflower Crust or Dippers

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