Costco Cauliflower Pizza Recipe

This Costco Cauliflower Pizza Recipe is a crispy and healthy recipe, which is a homemade copycat of the popular store-bought version. It features a thin, crispy crust made from scratch with fresh cauliflower and rice flour, ready in about 30 minutes.

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Costco Cauliflower Pizza Recipe Ingredients

For the Yeast Mixture:

• 2 tsp yeast
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 cup warm water

For the Cauliflower Crust (makes 3 crusts):

• 1 cup riced cauliflower (from about 1/4 of a 2lb head)
• 1 cup brown rice flour
• 3/4 cup white rice flour
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1 egg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

For Toppings (per 1 pizza):

• 3 Tbsp marinara sauce
• 1 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup Roasted Vegetables
• 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning

How To Make Costco Cauliflower Pizza

1. Prepare the yeast and oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (if baking immediately). In a small cup, mix together the yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy. This is called “proofing” the yeast.
2. Make the cauliflower rice: Cut a head of cauliflower into florets. Place about 1/4 of the florets into a food processor and pulse until they are broken down into small, rice-like pieces. Measure out 1 cup.
3. Combine the crust ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the riced cauliflower, brown rice flour, white rice flour, cornstarch, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, egg, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
4. Form the dough: Pour the foamy yeast mixture into the bowl with the other crust ingredients. Mix with a spatula or your hands until a sticky but flexible dough forms. Divide the dough into 3 equal pieces.
5. Shape and pre-bake the crusts: Place one piece of dough on a piece of parchment paper. Using a floured rolling pin or your hands, shape it into an 11-inch circle. Transfer the parchment paper onto a pizza pan. Bake each crust for 6 minutes. Let the pre-baked crusts cool on a wire rack.
6. Add toppings and final bake: Top each cooled crust with marinara sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and roasted vegetables. Sprinkle with a little more Italian seasoning. Bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Serve: Let the pizza cool for a minute before slicing and serving.

Recipe Tips

• How to get a crispy, not soggy, crust? The key is to pre-bake the crusts on their own before adding any toppings. This allows the crust to firm up and get crispy without being weighed down by the moisture from the sauce and cheese.
• Why use yeast in a cauliflower crust? Unlike traditional pizza dough, this crust doesn’t require a long rising time. The small amount of yeast adds a subtle, bread-like flavor and a little bit of lift, helping to create a better texture.
• How do I handle the sticky dough? This dough is naturally sticky. Using parchment paper to roll it out is the easiest method. You can also lightly flour your hands and rolling pin to prevent sticking.
• Can I make this without a food processor? Yes. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use the large holes of a box grater to make the cauliflower rice.

What To Serve With Cauliflower Pizza

This lighter pizza pairs wonderfully with fresh and simple sides.

• A large, crisp green salad with a simple vinaigrette
• A side of Caesar salad
• A bowl of tomato soup
• Roasted asparagus or broccoli

How To Store Cauliflower Pizza

Refrigerate: Store leftover pizza slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze: This recipe is perfect for freezing! After pre-baking the crusts (step 5), let them cool completely. You can then add your toppings, flash-freeze the pizzas on a baking sheet until solid, and then wrap each one tightly in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding 5-10 minutes to the final bake time.

Costco Cauliflower Pizza Nutrition Facts

• Serving: 1 pizza
• Calories: 710kcal
• Carbohydrates: 100g
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 19g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 113mg
• Sodium: 924mg
• Potassium: 599mg
• Fiber: 8g
• Sugar: 6g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients used.

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