Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks

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Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks

Prep Time15

Cook Time50

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: keto, low carb

Ingredients

4 cups riced cauliflower
1 egg slightly beaten
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp Italian seasoning
Marinara sauce for dipping

Instructions

Begin by ricing your cauliflower. See explanation above for tips and tricks. You should have about 4 cups of cauliflower "rice" from one head of cauliflower.
In a large saucepan, heat one inch of water until it boils. Add in the cauliflower rice, cover with a lid, and allow it to steam for 4-5 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Use a fine mesh strainer to drain the cauliflower. Allow it to cool for a few minutes, then place the cauliflower “rice” in a clean dish towel and squeeze as hard as you can to remove any excess water. It may look like all the water is removed, but definitely don’t skip this step as there is hidden excess water.
Once the cauliflower rice is drained really well, dump it into a large bowl. To the cauliflower rice, add 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1 egg slightly beaten, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir well.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spray it lightly with cooking spray. Spoon the cauliflower mixture onto the pan and use your hands to form it into a 8 1/2 x 11 inch rectangle (eyeball it- think piece of paper size)
Place in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or even longer until the crust is golden brown and firm.
Remove the crust from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes. Then top the crust with remaining 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 7-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Cut into “breadsticks” and serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.