I’ll admit I was late to the party when it came to cauliflower crust pizza. While I love cauliflower, I stayed true to traditional yeast crust pizza since that’s the version we all know and love. However, I’ve recently come around to cauliflower crust pizza after trying a couple of pies from Milton’s (available at Costco and other stores). This brand offers a range of frozen cauliflower pizzas in beloved flavors: from regular cheese to roasted veggie to a meat lover’s trio. These pizzas are low-carb, gluten-free options with a thin crust, which makes them easier to crisp up in the oven. Read on for more on Milton’s cauliflower pizza and my thoughts when I tried them out at home.
What’s your favorite pizza flavor?
How is a cauliflower pizza crust made?
Cauliflower pizza crust contains shredded cauliflower, eggs, cheese and seasonings. Once combined, this mixture is formed into a round disk and baked until it’s slightly golden and crisp. Then, the crust is topped with sauce and other ingredients before it’s baked again. Once the pizza is browned, it’s ready to cool slightly and enjoy.
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Does a cauliflower pizza crust have carbs?
One of the reasons why many pizza lovers are opting for cauliflower crust pizza is that it contains fewer carbs than a normal pizza. A cauliflower crust pizza like Milton’s Four Cheese contains 33 grams of carbs per one half of the pie (which is equivalent to two servings). Meanwhile, one fourth of a DiGiorno’s Four Cheese (a single portion size) contains 26 grams of carbs. While pizza is often considered a food to enjoy in moderation, a cauliflower crust can give it a feel-good twist.
My taste test of Milton’s cauliflower crust pizza
Alexandria Brooks
It’s easy to get lost in Milton’s variety of flavors, but I baked their pepperoni and margarita pizza options, from a sample package I received, for a first try. The instructions were simple: just bake the frozen pizza directly on the oven rack at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for around 13 to 15 minutes. Each pizza had a nice brown crust and gooey cheese top, which eased my skepticism before taking the first bite.
The pepperoni pizza was smoky and meaty similar to the classic version. This complemented the hearty sauce and salty cheese. On the other hand, the margarita pizza had a sweet and tangy flavor thanks to the diced tomatoes and basil. For both pies, the cauliflower crust was mild and didn’t overwhelm the pizza’s overall taste. Despite the crust being thin, it was still crunchy and sturdy enough to hold the cheese and other toppings. Ultimately, low-carb options can be hit-or-miss sometimes—but Milton’s knocked it out of the park to my surprise.