How to Make Cauliflower Bread

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Last Updated: September 15, 2021

Cauliflower bread is a healthy and hearty substitute for flour-based breads and is quite easy to make. One piece of cauliflower bread constitutes one whole serving of vegetables, so even one slice can amp up the nutritional value of your meal! As long as you have a food processor, cauliflower bread is simple make, requiring only a few simple ingredients and taking under an hour to prepare. Whether you are on a gluten-free diet or are simply trying to eat healthier, using cauliflower bread in place of regular bread in sandwiches or burgers is a smart and healthy way to enjoy your favorite foods!

Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower
1 large egg
½ cup (118.2 ml) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
¼ teaspoon (1.2 ml) sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground (1.2 ml) black pepper

Part 1

Part 1 of 3:

Grinding the Cauliflower

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Preheat the oven to 450°F (232.22°C). Before you begin preparing the cauliflower, first preheat the oven to 450°F (232.22°C). The oven will preheat as you are preparing and forming the bread so that it will be hot enough by the time you are ready to bake it.
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De-stem the cauliflower. Rinse the head of cauliflower, then place it on a cutting board. Cut away the central stem of the cauliflower as well as any other stems so that you are left with the florets, or the bushy tops, of the cauliflower.
- If you don't cut away the stems, the bread will have a tougher and less fluffy consistency. You don't have to cut away every last bit of stem; just do your best to cut most of it away.
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Grind half the cauliflower in the food processor. Once you cut away the stems from the cauliflower, place half of the cauliflower florets in a food processor. Pulse the cauliflower on high until it is about the same texture as rice.
- After grinding, pour the ground cauliflower into a microwaveable bowl.
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Grind the rest of the cauliflower. Place the rest of the cauliflower florets in the food processor and grind until they reach the same texture as cauliflower you just ground. Then pour the rest of the cauliflower into the microwaveable bowl as well.

Part 2

Part 2 of 3:

Heating and Combining the Cauliflower With the Other Ingredients

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Microwave the cauliflower for 7 minutes. Even though you will bake the cauliflower into bread, you first need to cook the cauliflower in the microwave to get it soft. Place the bowl of ground cauliflower in the microwave, then microwave on high for 7 minutes.
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Squeeze cauliflower in cheesecloth. Take the cauliflower out of the microwave and let sit until it is cool enough to handle. Then place one third of the ground cauliflower in a cheesecloth and fold up the corners of the cheesecloth so it resembles a sack.
- Squeeze the cheesecloth over the sink until releasing the liquid from the cooked cauliflower until no more liquid comes out. Place the drained cauliflower aside, then drain the rest of the cauliflower in two batches using the same method of squeezing with the cheesecloth.
- Draining the cauliflower releases liquid and dries it so that when it bakes it has the consistency of bread.
- If you don't have cheesecloth, you can use folded heavy-duty paper towel.
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Prepare the egg and cheese. Crack a large egg into a bowl, then beat it lightly with a fork until the yolk and egg whites are just combined. Shred the mozzarella cheese using a coarse grater.
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Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Once you have drained all the cauliflower and prepared the egg and cheese, place the cauliflower in a large bowl. Add the lightly beaten egg, shredded cheese, and the salt and pepper. Stir with a large spoon to completely combine.
- You can also add additional ingredients if you want to give you cauliflower bread extra flavor. Add a tablespoon of fresh, shredded herbs like rosemary of parsley for a more nuanced taste, or add an additional ½ cup (118.2 ml) of cheese to give it a richer, cheesier taste.

Part 3

Part 3 of 3:

Baking the Cauliflower Bread

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Prepare a baking sheet. Tear off a piece of parchment paper and use it to line a large baking sheet. Then spray the parchment paper lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
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Form the cauliflower mixture into squares. Scoop out the cauliflower mixture onto the baking sheet in four equally sized portions. Use your hands to form the mixture into four square that are about ½ inch (1.27 cm) thick. Make sure that the cauliflower squares are spaced out so that they don't overlap when baked.
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Bake the bread for 15-17 minutes. Once you form the cauliflower mixture into squares, place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake the bread for 15 minutes, then check on its progress. If the bread is golden, remove it from the oven. If not, let it cook for 2 more minutes and then take it out.
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Let the bread cool for 10 minutes After you take the bread out of the oven, let it cool on the counter for 10 minutes. Then use a spatula to remove the bread from the baking sheet, and serve it warm or cooled!

Community Q&A

Question

What are the calorie and carb counts for this recipe?

Community Answer

There are approximately 395 calories and 46.6 grams of carbohydrates in this recipe.
Question

Can this be bound with something besides cheese?

Community Answer

You could try adding more egg. It might change the texture a little, but it should still work as a binder.
Question

Can it be frozen?

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Community Answer

Cauliflower bread, much like any other type of bread, can be frozen; due to the high water content of the cauliflower, it may harden in the freezer and become soggy when thawed.