Happy New Year! I always love the beginning of a new year because it’s like a blank slate. A fresh start to a new year and a new you…if you’re like me. I always have a few things lingering from the year before that I like to change like…..procrastination. I conquered the problem a bit last year and want to keep that going strong in 2018. Maybe even be one of those people who gets things done weeks before their due so I have absolutely no stress in my life once the due date hits. Or the laundry….anyone else end up with piles of clean laundry in baskets waiting to be folded and put away? It’s like the mail….that just keeps coming except you can’t throw those jeans and socks in the trash with the junk mail. Or those last few pounds….they always seem to linger but I still love bread so….I had to come up with a solution.
Enter the Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks. They’re easy….they’re cheesy and they’re the perfect substitute to those carb heavy dinner rolls we all know and love. But just being real here….as much as I LOVE these Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks, they are not bread. Just like Cauliflower Pizza Crust is NOT really bread….or pizza crust. I’m a realist when it comes to dieting and/or lifestyle changes. And one thing is for certain….I will not ever deprive myself so I will eat bread on occasion. But if you’re like me, bread can be a trigger food so you’ll want more once you take a bite. Before you know it, the whole darn bread basket is empty and there’s a tiny pile of crumbs sitting on the table in front of you. And your dinner companions are looking at you like you’re some kind of animal. It’s ok, though…tomorrow’s a new day.
So, I made these Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks to enjoy anytime I had something saucy I needed to sop up because I’m part of the clean plate club. These “breadsticks” are cheesy, garlic-y, herb-y and satisfying. And unlike many other cauliflower “breadstick” or “pizza crust” recipes I’ve tried, this recipe gives you breadsticks that actually stay in one piece when you pick them up! No more knife and fork needed to eat your “breadsticks.” Because who really eats their bread with a fork? Also, they’re packed with flavor and I can totally eat them as a meal all on their own alongside a big vat of marinara sauce. And maybe a glass of wine. Fewer carbs = more wine.
These Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks are a great addition to your Sunday family dinners or an excellent low-carb option for game day. Serve with your favorite sauce for dipping and you’re good to go!
Here are a few more cauliflower recipes you might enjoy:
Cauliflower Crust Bacon and Egg Pizza from Recipe Girl Stir Fried Beef, Peppers and Snow Peas with Cauliflower Rice from The Suburban Soapbox Healthy Cauliflower Fritters from Just a Taste Cauliflower Tortillas from Recipe Girl
