Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks

Name: Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 4 cups cauliflower, riced, moisture squeezed out; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping); 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

A keto take on cheesy breadsticks made from a cauliflower-egg crust loaded with mozzarella and garlic herb seasoning - crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside.

50 minMediumServes 4200 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanSideOvenKetoLow CarbVegetarianHigh ProteinGluten-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 cups cauliflower, riced, moisture squeezed out
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425 F (220 C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with oil.
2

Place 4 cups riced, moisture squeezed out cauliflower in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Let cool, then transfer to a clean kitchen towel and wring out as much moisture as possible.
3

In a large bowl, combine the dried cauliflower, 2 beaten large eggs, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix until a dough forms.
4

Press the mixture into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick on the prepared baking sheet.
5

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until set and the edges are golden.
6

Brush the crust with 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, then sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping) over the top.
7

Return to the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Slice into sticks, garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and serve.

Questions

Can I make Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping), 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free side collection instead.

How long does Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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