Description
This Cheesy Cauli Bread is golden, tender, and packed with savory flavor. Made with riced cauliflower, mozzarella, parmesan, and simple seasonings, it bakes into a sliceable, cheesy bread alternative that is naturally gluten free and perfect as a snack, side, or base for toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, about 900 grams, riced
- 200 grams mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 50 grams parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rice the cauliflower using a box grater or food processor until fine.
- Microwave the riced cauliflower for 5 minutes until softened.
- Transfer the cooked cauliflower to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained cauliflower, shredded mozzarella, grated parmesan, eggs, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a rectangle about 1 centimeter thick.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and set.
- For extra cheesiness, optionally sprinkle a small amount of additional mozzarella on top and bake for 5 more minutes until melted.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Squeeze out as much moisture as possible to prevent a soggy texture.
- Press the mixture evenly for uniform baking.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Reheat slices in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cheesy cauli bread, cauliflower bread, low carb bread alternative, gluten free cheesy bread, cauliflower flatbread