These cauliflower breadsticks are irresistible: crispy at the edges, tender in the center, and full of savory garlic and cheese. They’re an excellent low-carb alternative to traditional garlic bread. Serve them warm with marinara for dipping and plan on making a second batch — they disappear fast.
Better Than The Rest – Here’s Why:
- They actually get crispy – The right balance of riced cauliflower and cheese with minimal moisture yields a golden, crisp edge and a tender interior.
- Packed with flavor – Fresh garlic, oregano, and two cheeses give every bite a bold, savory profile.
- Simple ingredients – No specialty items needed: a head of cauliflower and a few pantry staples make these taste restaurant-quality.
- A lighter twist on garlic bread – All the cheesy, garlicky satisfaction with far fewer carbs.
Cauliflower Breadsticks: What To Know & Recipe Highlights
- Make ahead: You can prepare and bake the crust in advance, refrigerate up to 3 days, then add toppings and reheat until the cheese is bubbly.
- Dairy-free option: Use dairy-free cheese substitutes; texture and melting may vary, but the flavor will still be enjoyable.
- Best reheating method: Avoid the microwave — it softens the crust. Re-crisp in a 400°F oven or air fryer for a few minutes.
- Freezer friendly: Once baked and cooled, slice and freeze in a freezer-safe bag or container for quick reheats later.
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
- Cauliflower – The base of the breadsticks. When riced and drained well, it creates a soft, bread-like texture without flour.
- Mozzarella cheese – Use freshly grated or pre-shredded mozzarella for the base and topping; it provides stretchiness and helps bind the mixture.
- Parmesan cheese – Freshly grated Parmesan adds a sharp, nutty flavor and helps the edges brown and crisp.
- Egg – Acts as the binder to hold the mixture together while baking.
- Dried oregano – The main seasoning; it gives an Italian aroma that pairs well with garlic and cheese.
- Garlic cloves – Freshly minced garlic for the mixture and topping delivers a bright, robust flavor.
- Salt – Enhances all the flavors.
- Olive oil – Used sparingly to grease the baking surface.
🥣 Here’s Exactly How To Make It
Step 1: Chop the cauliflower into florets. Steam or simmer until just tender, about 15 minutes, then finely chop or rice.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup finely chopped cooked cauliflower, the beaten egg, ½ cup shredded mozzarella and ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan. Add 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 2 crushed garlic cloves and ½ teaspoon garlic salt. Mix until homogeneous.
Step 3: Lightly grease a baking stone or sheet with olive oil. Transfer the mixture to the prepared surface.
Step 4: Use your hands to press the mixture into a thin rectangle. Keep the thickness even so it bakes through and crisps at the edges.
Step 5: Bake at 450°F for 15–20 minutes, until the crust is lightly golden.
Step 6: Remove from the oven and sprinkle the topping ingredients—3 minced garlic cloves, ¼ cup grated Parmesan and ¼ cup shredded mozzarella—evenly over the warm crust. Return to the oven until the topping cheese melts and bubbles.
Step 7: Let the bread cool about 15 minutes, then slice into breadsticks with a serrated knife or pizza cutter.
Step 8: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
🙋🏼 Top Questions I Get Asked About This Recipe
Yes. Thaw fully and squeeze out all excess moisture in a clean towel before using. Excess water will prevent the crust from crisping.
Remove as much moisture as possible from the cooked cauliflower and mix thoroughly with the egg and cheeses so they bind the mixture together.
🍝 Here’s What Goes Great With These Breadsticks
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Baked Spaghetti Squash with Goat Cheese and Arugula
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Homemade Hamburger Helper
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White Sauce Lasagna
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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
🍞 More Bread Recipes To Try Next
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Gluten Free Rosemary and Garlic Flatbread
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Herb Sourdough Ciabatta Rolls
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Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread
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Quick Peppery Cheese Bread
If you try these cheesy garlic cauliflower breadsticks, let me know how they turned out in the comments. I love hearing from readers — and a rating is always appreciated!
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Cheesy Garlic Cauliflower Breadsticks
Ingredients
For The Breadsticks
- 1 cup cooked cauliflower, finely chopped
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
For Breadsticks Topping
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Chop cauliflower into florets and steam until slightly soft, about 15 minutes. Rice or finely chop the cooked cauliflower.
- Lightly grease a baking stone or sheet with a small amount of olive oil.
- In a bowl, combine 1 cup finely chopped cooked cauliflower, 1 beaten egg, ½ cup mozzarella and ½ cup Parmesan. Add 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 2 crushed garlic cloves and ½ teaspoon garlic salt. Stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking surface and press into a thin, even rectangle. Avoid making it too thick.
- Bake 15–20 minutes, until lightly golden on top.
- Remove from oven and evenly sprinkle the topping: 3 minced garlic cloves, ¼ cup Parmesan and ¼ cup mozzarella. Return to the oven until the topping cheese melts.
- Let cool about 15 minutes, slice, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- One large head of cauliflower yields about 3 cups riced cauliflower.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrates: 1g
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Protein: 5g
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Fat: 4g