Spicy Chorizo and Pepper Jack Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Spicy Chorizo and Pepper Jack Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower Crust
- 3 cup Cauliflower florets, riced (about 1 medium head)
- 1 Egg, large
- 1/4 cup Almond flour
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Toppings
- 1 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces Spicy chorizo, casings removed, crumbled
- 8 ounces Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 Jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced, seeds removed if desired
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Prepare the cauliflower crust: Process cauliflower florets in a food processor until finely riced. Transfer the riced cauliflower to a microwave-safe bowl, cover, and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes until tender. Let it cool slightly, then transfer it to a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This is a crucial step for a crispy crust.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
In a medium bowl, combine the squeezed cauliflower, egg, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until a dough forms. Press the dough evenly onto the prepared baking sheet to form a pizza crust, about 1/4-inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Bake the cauliflower crust for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and firm. Remove from the oven.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
While the crust bakes, cook the chorizo: In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the crumbled chorizo and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Spread the crushed tomatoes evenly over the pre-baked cauliflower crust, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle with minced garlic.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Distribute the cooked chorizo evenly over the sauce. Sprinkle the shredded Pepper Jack cheese over the chorizo, followed by the sliced jalapeño peppers.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the crust are golden.
⏱️ 6 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
Remove the pizza from the oven. If desired, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before slicing and serving hot.
⏱️ 1 min
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Spicy Chorizo and Pepper Jack Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower Crust
- 3 cup Cauliflower florets, riced (about 1 medium head)
- 1 Egg, large
- 1/4 cup Almond flour
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Toppings
- 1 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces Spicy chorizo, casings removed, crumbled
- 8 ounces Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 Jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced, seeds removed if desired
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Prepare the cauliflower crust: Process cauliflower florets in a food processor until finely riced. Transfer the riced cauliflower to a microwave-safe bowl, cover, and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes until tender. Let it cool slightly, then transfer it to a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This is a crucial step for a crispy crust.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
In a medium bowl, combine the squeezed cauliflower, egg, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until a dough forms. Press the dough evenly onto the prepared baking sheet to form a pizza crust, about 1/4-inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Bake the cauliflower crust for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and firm. Remove from the oven.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
While the crust bakes, cook the chorizo: In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the crumbled chorizo and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Spread the crushed tomatoes evenly over the pre-baked cauliflower crust, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle with minced garlic.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Distribute the cooked chorizo evenly over the sauce. Sprinkle the shredded Pepper Jack cheese over the chorizo, followed by the sliced jalapeño peppers.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the crust are golden.
⏱️ 6 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
Remove the pizza from the oven. If desired, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before slicing and serving hot.
⏱️ 1 min