My first attempt at pizza (legal pizza that is)

I made the Califlower Pizza Crust today with 3 carb tamato sauce and turkey pepperonis on it. It actually tuned out really good. The crust was a bit thin, and I wish the texture of the crust could be more firm. I think I'll try less egg and baking it longer next time. Had to take a pic because I was proud of myself for 'cooking'.

I'm going to include the recipe in case anyone is interested. I'm sure I got it from one of the veterans so a big thanks!

You Won't Believe It's Cauliflower Pizza Crust

1 cup cooked, riced* cauliflower
1 egg
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp fennel
1 tsp oregano
2 tsp parsley

pizza or alfredo sauce
toppings (make sure meats are cooked)
mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
Spray a cookie sheet with a non-stick spray.

In a medium bowl, combine cauliflower, egg, and mozzarella. Press evenly on the pan. Sprinkle evenly with fennel, oregano, parsley.

Bake at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes (15-20 minutes if you double the recipe).

Place under a broiler (grill for the Europeans) at high heat just until cheese is melted.*

fussy eater here...and when i heard about these funky p*zzas, i was skeptical...but it doesnt really look all that bad...maybe i will give it a go...

6 weeks ago, my stepdaughter cooked a frozen p*zza...then it sat out for a short while when she was watchin' tv...there was no one else around and i was lookin' at it...but i passed it by...yay for me...

2 weeks ago, we went out to p*zza hut...i had boneless wings, i know, i know...big no no...but i only had three or four...anyway, the kids brought some p*zza home, and later i snuck a piece...had two bites, then just kinda scraped some of the toppings and cheese off the rest and had that...technically, its cheating...but it was a weak moment...hope im forgiven...

chastize me if you will...then tell it to my ticker!! 

No chastising Larry! I would rather have a few bites of the real thing any day too. I just didn't have access to the 'real thing'. lol.

Sounds yummy and looks yummy, too..!!

If you want your crust more firm or crisp, try baking it without the
tomato sauce and toppings for a little while, first.. then add the
toppings...and bake till done..

cyndy

How big is that in 'real life'?  How many does it serve?

It was about 6 inches across. I cut it into 6 pieces. Each piece was 60 calories, 6 protein, and 1 carb. I did just about half the recipie because I used frozen cauliflower so I didn't realize how much I would need to make a cup of riced cauliflower.

Frozen cauliflower would be more "wet" than fresh as well - that might have led to your "mushy crust" problem?

That does look pretty good. I just love it when food has a 10 percent protein ratio. :)

That does look good.  I'll have to add it to my collection!

Thanks,

Jenn