Gooey melted mozzarella combined with savory garlic and herbs makes this Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks recipe the perfect go-to when you want a low carb version of cheesy garlic bread.
Preheat the oven to 350F. Line an 8 by 8-inch or 9 by 9-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Spray the parchment paper with olive oil cooking spray.
If you're making your own cauliflower rice, use a cheese grater to grate fresh cauliflower.
Put the cauliflower rice in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 8 minutes on high. Cool slightly.
Meanwhile, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and once hot, add the garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat.
To the bowl with the cauliflower, add the garlic, eggs, ½ teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning, salt, black pepper, and ¾ of the shredded mozzarella. Stir to combine.
Spread the cauliflower mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Bake until the loaf is set and starting to turn golden, about 30 minutes.
Line a baking tray with foil, parchment paper, or a silpat liner, and spray it with olive oil cooking spray. Place the prepared baking tray on top of the baking dish and flip it upside-down, so the cauliflower loaf is now upside-down on the prepared baking tray. Bake until golden, about 10 minutes.
Spread the remaining ¼ of the shredded mozzarella and the remaining ¼ teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning on top.
Broil a couple minutes until the cheese is melted and golden in spots.
Cut into 8 breadsticks. Serve warm, topped with Parmesan and parsley along with marinara sauce if desired.
Notes
Net Carbs: 4g per serving
Nutritional Information: Information for this recipe was calculated without the optional marinara sauce.
Cauliflower Rice: You can use store-bought fresh cauliflower rice, or make your own cauliflower rice. To make your own, grate fresh cauliflower on a cheese grater. You will need to grate about half of a large head of cauliflower (about 6 ounces) to get 3 cups of cauliflower rice for this recipe.
Stovetop Method Instead of Microwave: Instead of microwaving the cauliflower rice, you can sauté it in 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat until it starts to soften, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.