Jul 14 2026
Restaurants440 MainCauliflower Heat Recipe

Cauliflower Heat Recipe

Inspired by 440 Main
Time50m
Serves2

10" cauliflower crust topped with red sauce, smoked Provolone and pepper jack cheese, jalapeños, plant-based sausage, and crushed red pepper.

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Ingredients

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Crust

Method

Crust Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Cauliflower

    Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower. Cut it into florets and steam until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Let it cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Create the Crust Mixture

    In a food processor, pulse the steamed cauliflower until it resembles rice. Transfer it to a clean kitchen towel and wring out excess moisture. In a bowl, combine the cauliflower, egg, mozzarella cheese, almond flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  4. 4

    Form the Crust

    Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined pizza stone or baking sheet, shaping it into a 10-inch round crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Topping Preparation

  1. 5

    Add the Sauce

    Once the crust is baked, remove it from the oven and spread the red sauce evenly over the top of the crust.

  2. 6

    Add Cheese and Toppings

    Sprinkle the smoked Provolone and pepper jack cheeses over the sauce. Then, add the jalapeños and plant-based sausage evenly across the pizza.

  3. 7

    Finish with Crushed Red Pepper

    Sprinkle crushed red pepper over the top to taste.

  4. 8

    Final Bake

    Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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