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These cheesy cauliflower breadsticks are a delicious substitute for classic cheese sticks. They still have the gooey cheese and garlic seasoning that you love, but use a cauliflower crust as a substitute. They are so easy to make, low carb, and even keto-friendly!
Cauliflower Bread Sticks would be the perfect appetizer to serve ahead of this delicious Pizza Casserole. Also, be sure to complete your meal with our Simple Homemade Caesar Salad.
INGREDIENTS FOR CAULIFLOWER BREAD STICKS
You will need:
- 1 ½ to 2 heads of cauliflower (about 3 pounds – enough to make 8 cups of riced cauliflower)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 ¼ cup Italian cheese mix
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 to 1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS
CAULIFLOWER: You can use fresh cauliflower in this recipe, or you can opt for frozen store bought cauliflower rice. If choosing this option, steam as directed on the package or until it’s softened.
CHEESE: Mozzarella and parmesan are the classic cheeses for breadsticks, but many other cheeses could be used. You could try cheddar, provolone, or colby jack instead.
HOW TO MAKE CAULIFLOWER BREAD STICKS
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Prepare a sheet pan or cookie sheet with either a baking mat or parchment paper.
STEP TWO: To prepare the cauliflower rice, cut the cauliflower into small chunks, place in a food processor, and pulse. Work small batches at a time until the total yield is 8 cups.
STEP THREE: Place the cauliflower in a microwave safe dish, cover with a dish towel, and microwave for 9 to 10 minutes or until soft. Let it cool slightly, put it in either a cotton dish towel or cheesecloth, and squeeze out the excess liquid.
STEP FOUR: In a medium to large sized bowl, combine the cauliflower, Italian seasoning, dried basil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir. Add the eggs, parmesan cheese, and Italian cheese. Combine well.
STEP FIVE: Turn out the cauliflower mixture onto the baking mat. Pat it into a rectangle, using a spatula to make the sides straight. It should be about ¼ to ½ inch thick.
STEP SIX: Bake at 425 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes, or until it begins to turn golden. Sprinkle the bread sticks with mozzarella cheese, garlic salt, and parsley. Bake for 5 minutes longer. Let cool slightly, cut with a pizza cutter or knife and serve with pasta or marinara sauce.
STORING THIS RECIPE
Cauliflower Breadsticks are definitely best when served fresh! But if you find yourself with leftovers, here’s the best way to store them.
IN THE FRIDGE
Place your leftover breadsticks in a resealable plastic bag or an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat you can place the breadsticks on an aluminum foil lined pan and place them in the oven at 425 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
To reheat using the microwave here is a little trick. Place the leftover breadsticks on a paper plate and place the paper plate on top of a mug that’s ⅔ full of water. Then heat the breadsticks in 30 second intervals. The water will absorb the water from the crust so that it doesn’t get soggy!
In the freezer:
Leftover breadsticks can also be frozen. Wrap them in plastic and then aluminum foil and place them in the freezer. To reheat, place them on an aluminum foil-lined pan and bake them in the oven at 425 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until they have heated all the way through and cheese is melted.
If you’re looking for a fun new recipe that is low carb, keto friendly, and gluten free, but that does not lack in flavor or deliciousness, you have got to try these cauliflower breadsticks! These cheesy breadsticks are the perfect substitute for classic cheese sticks. They still have the gooey cheese and garlic seasoning that you love with cauliflower crust as a substitute.
More appetizer recipes you’ll love
- Buffalo Meatballs
- Instant Pot Little Smokies
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Grape Jelly Meatballs
- Instant Pot Chicken Wings
Cauliflower Breadsticks
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 to 2 heads cauliflower about 3 pounds—enough to make 8 cups of riced cauliflower
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 1/4 cups Italian cheese mix
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 to 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 2 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425º. Prepare a sheet pan or cookie sheet with either a baking mat or parchment paper.
- To prepare the cauliflower rice, cut the cauliflower into small chunks, place in a food processor, and pulse. Work small batches at a time until the total yield is 8 cups.
- Place the cauliflower in a microwave safe dish, cover with a dish towel, and microwave for 9 to 10 minutes or until soft. Let it cool slightly, put it in either a cotton dish towel or cheesecloth, and squeeze out the excess liquid.
- In a medium to large sized bowl, combine the cauliflower, Italian seasoning, dried basil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir. Add the eggs, parmesan cheese, and Italian cheese. Combine well.
- Turn out the cauliflower mixture onto the baking mat. Pat it into a rectangle, using a spatula to make the sides straight. It should be ¼ to ½ inch thick.
- Bake at 425º for 18 to 20 minutes, or until it begins to turn golden. Sprinkle the bread sticks with mozzarella cheese, garlic salt, and parsley. Bake for 5 minutes longer. Let cool slightly, cut with a pizza cutter or knife, and serve with pasta or marinara sauce.
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